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Cost of living and public services protests sweep five European countries

Demonstrations in France, Italy, Belgium, Albania, and Spain reflect popular dissatisfaction with the economy and public management, resulting in clashes with security forces and hundreds of arrests.

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Published October 25, 2026, 06:02 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

A large crowd of protesters marches down a wide avenue holding signs and flags during a demonstration. — Protesters march down an avenue during a demonstration over cost of living and services. Photo: Reprodução/G1

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What happened: Popular demonstrations against the cost of living and government policies resulted in clashes and arrests in several European countries.
Who is affected: The population of France, Italy, Belgium, Albania, and Spain, as well as local security forces.
What changes: Increase in social tension and reinforcement of policing in European capitals and major cities.

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