Wave of protests in Europe. Water cannons used in Paris after 135 detained. Tear gas in Brussels

Protests across Europe have intensified, with significant police actions reported. In France, 135 arrests were made during nationwide protests, with authorities seizing various weapons. The number of protests decreased compared to the previous week, but tensions escalated in Paris, leading to the use of water cannons. In Brussels, police deployed tear gas against youths who breached police lines during a demonstration against rising living costs. Madrid saw around 25,000 protesters marching for housing rights, while protests also occurred in Italy and Albania, addressing economic issues and education conditions. In Lisbon, a housing crisis protest began with a tent encampment.