Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween
Protests regarding the cost of living and public service quality are expanding across Europe, with significant activity expected in Germany and France. Authorities are concerned about potential unrest, while political factions debate the legitimacy and handling of these youth-led movements.
Why it matters
Widespread civil unrest in major European economies signals deep-seated dissatisfaction with economic policy and social infrastructure.
A worker shutters the windows of the luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co in Berlin on Friday, the day before the protests./Getty Images A worker shutters the windows of the luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co in Berlin on Friday, the day before the protests./Getty Images Europe Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing
Prefer the Guardian on Google Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies.
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