A wave of protests is spreading across several European countries, with young people, students, unions and civic groups taking to the streets over a range of social, economic and political issues. France has been one of the main hotbeds of mobilization, while other protests have taken place or been announced in Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
In Italy, Milan has been hit by clashes between protesters and police, as well as episodes of looting. Following the incidents, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced new security measures, including the deployment of the army and tougher measures against minors involved in acts of violence.
Meanwhile, student protests have been announced in dozens of cities in Germany. According to reports, over 180,000 people have registered to participate in mobilizations in 34 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich.
However, the turnout on the ground has so far been lower than the registration figures, with several thousand protesters reported in the main cities. In Italy, new movements, student groups, unions and anti-war organizations have also been involved in organizing the mobilizations.
Albania is also included in the same panorama, where young people and students have continued their protests against the government. Protests in several European countries are taking different forms, but they have one common element: the increased mobilization of young people and social groups demanding more representation and response from institutions.
