Clashes in France, Albania and Italy prompted arrests and heightened security, while protesters in Madrid demanded stronger pension protections and demonstrators in Lisbon opposed rising rents and proposed housing legislation.
\n\nThousands of people have taken to the streets across Europe over the weekend, protesting against rising living costs, unaffordable housing, education standards, pensions and alleged government corruption. Demonstrations in France, Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal exposed a range of social and political grievances, with clashes in several cities prompting arrests and tighter security measures.
\n\nWhile many rallies remained peaceful, some descended into confrontations with police, with demonstrators throwing projectiles and authorities deploying tear gas, water cannons and additional security personnel. The protests come amid growing pressure over household expenses, strained public services and concerns about economic inequality.
\n\nFrance witnessed one of the largest demonstrations, with hundreds of thousands marching on Saturday over school funding, rising living costs and inequality. According to the Associated Press, the French Interior Ministry estimated nationwide turnout at 410,000, while the CGT trade union put the figure at nearly 800,000. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said nearly 1,000 people had been arrested, with the number expected to rise.
\n\nThe main Paris march was largely peaceful before clashes…
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