Violent Protests Over Living Costs Hit France and Italy
Europe faces widespread protests over rising living costs, poor public services, and housing crises, with violence erupting in France and Italy. Demonstrators looted shops, set fires, and attacked police, resulting in hundreds of arrests. France alone saw over 1,800 arrests and more than 500 injured police and firefighters. Smaller protests occurred in Belgium, Portugal, and Albania, where issues included corruption and job shortages.
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