Protests in Europe continue. Vienna was filled with thousands of students who are unhappy with the budget.

Thousands of students protested in Vienna against the government's proposed budget for universities, which they deem insufficient. The government plans to allocate 16 billion euros for 23 public universities from 2028 to 2030, while rectors argue that at least 18 billion euros are needed to maintain current standards. Police estimated around 20,000 participants, but organizers claimed at least 40,000 attended. Protesters chanted slogans like "No cuts" and carried banners emphasizing the importance of education. Rectors warned that the budget could lead to job cuts, reduced course offerings, and delays in research projects, affecting patient care in university hospitals and medical education. The ruling coalition defends budget cuts by citing previous funding increases for universities.