European Unrest Escalates: Youth-Led Protests Turn Violent Across Six Nations
A wave of cross-border protests has swept across Europe, driven by Gen Z anger over housing, education, and living costs. France saw the most severe violence, with 2,400 arrests and nearly 1,000 security injuries. Similar unrest erupted in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Greece, with authorities deploying massive police forces to contain the disorder.