In Europe mass demonstrations are being prepared due to the rising cost of living and dissatisfaction with the authorities. Bloomberg Thousands of people plan to take to the streets of France, Germany and Italy on October 30-31. The reasons for the protests were the rising cost of living, low wages, social inequality and dissatisfaction with government policies. According to Bloomberg, protest movements have spread in recent weeks to several countries in Europe, including Belgium, Portugal, Serbia and Albania. Young people play a significant role in organizing demonstrations. In France, authorities will mobilize 70,000 police to maintain order over the weekend. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned of a high risk of riots. According to him, some radical groups spread calls for violence. Participants of the "Yellow Vests" movement intend to join the demonstrations. Dissatisfaction is also expressed among school students and students who demand improved learning conditions and changes in the education system. In Germany, the youth movement "Gen Z Regelt" organizes demonstrations in 32 cities. Its participants oppose price increases and social inequality. In Italy, the labor unions announced a general strike against the cost of living, frozen wages and increased defense spending. Disruptions are expected in public transportation, schools and hospitals. Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini demanded that the transport strike be postponed, but the trade unions refused to comply with the order. In Spain, police are also preparing for possible protests in Madrid following the Oct. 28 train crash that killed 69 people. According to Bloomberg, the protests reflect the growing dissatisfaction of Europeans with the economic situation, the state of the infrastructure and the actions of the governments.