Mass protests are increasingly covering Europe, demonstrations have already taken place in 12 countries, and in several cases the police had to use force. The main reasons are rising prices, more expensive housing and fuel, low wages and dissatisfaction with government policies. In France, according to the trade union, almost 800,000 people took to the streets, the police say almost half the number. The authorities mobilized 70,000 members of the security forces. Italy: The demonstrations in Milan, Rome and Turin were accompanied by clashes with the police. Albania: In Tirana, protesters set fire to the entrance to the Ministry of Agriculture. The police used gas and water cannons. Spain: about 25 thousand people demonstrated in Madrid. The requirements are related to pension and national insurance. Belgium and Portugal: People opposed the cuts in social spending and the housing crisis. In some cases there were clashes with the police. Serbia: Student protests continue with demands to fight corruption and political change. Operations also took place in Germany, Austria, Greece, Ireland and the Netherlands.

Mass protests are increasingly covering Europe, demonstrations have already taken place in 12 countries, and in several cases the police had to use force. The main reasons are rising prices, more expensive housing and fuel, low wages and dissatisfaction with government policies. In France, according to the trade union, almost 800,000 people took to the streets, the police say almost half the number. The authorities mobilized 70,000 members of the security forces. Italy: The demonstrations in Milan, Rome and Turin were accompanied by clashes with the police. Albania: In Tirana, protesters set fire to the entrance to the Ministry of Agriculture. The police used gas and water cannons. Spain: about 25 thousand people demonstrated in Madrid. The requirements are related to pension and national insurance. Belgium and Portugal: People opposed the cuts in social spending and the housing crisis. In some cases there were clashes with the police. Serbia: Student protests continue with demands to fight corruption and political change. Operations also took place in Germany, Austria, Greece, Ireland and the Netherlands.