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Cost of Living Crisis, Housing Woes and Inflation Trigger Wave of Protests Across Europe
Protests over living costs, housing and low wages have now spread across several European countries, with demonstrations and clashes reported in Paris, Brussels, Milan and Lisbon. The unrest began in France over teacher shortages and deteriorating schools, then widened into anger about unaffordable housing and strained public services. Eurostat figures show food and non-alcoholic drink prices across the European Union rose about 34 percent between August 2021 and August 2026. Even as inflation slows, those accumulated price increases are leaving many households and younger people unable to buy homes or reach basic financial goals. Some rallies have turned destructive, with property damage, tear gas and confrontations with police drawing government condemnation. Authorities now face pressure to restore order while addressing economic insecurity, housing costs and failing public services.
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Cost of Living Crisis, Housing Woes and Inflation Trigger Wave of Protests Across Europe
Protests over living costs, housing and low wages have now spread across several European countries, with demonstrations and clashes reported in Paris, Brussels, Milan and Lisbon. The unrest began in France over teacher shortages and deteriorating schools, then widened into anger about unaffordable housing and strained public services. Eurostat figures show food and non-alcoholic drink prices across the European Union rose about 34 percent between August 2021 and August 2026. Even as inflation slows, those accumulated price increases are leaving many households and younger people unable to buy homes or reach basic financial goals. Some rallies have turned destructive, with property damage, tear gas and confrontations with police drawing government condemnation. Authorities now face pressure to restore order while addressing economic insecurity, housing costs and failing public services.