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Wave of protests over cost of living and housing sweeps across Europe

Mass protests over cost of living, housing, and education are taking place across Europe, with violent clashes reported in several countries. In France, approximately 550,000 people demonstrated nationwide, with city hall in Limoges and a tourist office in Lyon set ablaze; around 1,800 arrested and 150 police injured. Belgium saw student-led protests in Brussels and Liège turn violent, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons and 45 arrests in Liège. Italy had 100,000 protesters in Rome peacefully, while clashes near Milan's Duomo Cathedral resulted in 50 detentions. Portugal saw tens of thousands protest housing crisis and low wages, establishing an overnight encampment in Lisbon. In Albania, student-led protests demanding PM Edi Rama's resignation entered their fifth day, with hundreds arrested and over 120 police injured. Spain's housing protests led to street demonstrations and encampments, contributing to elections being moved to November 29. Early signs of protest organization reported in Greece, Germany, and Austria.