https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/massive-protests-sweep-europe-over-cost-of-living-and-strained-public-servicesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/massive-protests-sweep-europe-over-cost-of-living-and-strained-public-serviceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/massive-protests-sweep-europe-over-cost-of-living-and-strained-public-services#u181989Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:10:25 +0000Massive demonstrations over living costs and failing public services swept through Europe during a Halloween weekend, evolving from peaceful rallies into violent clashes. Hundreds of thousands protested in France, where authorities reported 320,000 participants and the use of tear gas. Violence spread to Germany, with reports of shop looting in Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. While French high schoolers acted as a catalyst, the movement has expanded to Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, driven primarily by Gen Z concerns regarding housing, employment, and education.Why it mattersThe unrest r