France Sees Violent Clashes as Economic Pressure Fuels Public Anger
Europe Housing Crisis
Millions have reportedly taken to the streets throughout Europe.
This is due to rising cost of living, low salaries, high rental prices, and cutbacks on services.
France has had violent demonstrations and unrests. This involves workers, students, and Yellow Vest supporters.
The French Interior Ministry says more than half a million have demonstrated in various parts of France.
There have been instances of clashes between masked groups and police forces.
They are accused of attacking public properties, supermarkets, and luxury goods shops.
Some even went ahead to loot some shops and set them ablaze.
However, protesters have been demanding reduction in prices of food and fuel, increased salaries.
Improvement in pensions. Protests involving students have been heightened by worries over education budgets.
There have also been protests in Belgium against education costs and budget cutbacks.
There has been the use of tear gas and water cannons by police forces in Brussels.
Protesters in Milan, Italy have been demonstrating against living costs and wars.
Moreover, protesters in Portugal have been marching in Lisbon against low salaries and rents.
They state that the cost of housing in Portugal has doubled since 2017.
There have been ongoing protests by students in Albania due to education and cost of living concerns.
