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Europe's wave of anger: How far will youth-led protests go?

Youth-driven protests have been popping up all over Europe: in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Serbia and Greece. The spark here in France was deteriorating conditions in high schools and universities, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds. Meanwhile, wages aren't keeping up with inflation. The housing crisis is front and…

France 24 · 13h ago

From France to Italy, Belgium and Spain: Housing crisis, rising costs, education fuel wave of protests across Europe

Protests against living costs and housing affordability have escalated across Europe, particularly affecting youth and workers. Countries such as Italy and Belgium have seen violent demonstrations, with numerous arrests reported. Spain is facing a housing crisis, prompting protests ahead of an upcoming election, while Portugal's demonstrations have echoed similar grievances.…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis

Thousands protested in Lisbon’s Rossio square over housing costs after police removed a camp, and voted to return the next day to camp out again.

Euronews · Oct 21

In 1968, Cassandra Henderson graduated from a North Carolina school; 58 years later, she returned to its restored building, now 53 senior apartments

After years away, Cassandra Henderson has made her way back to Yanceyville, North Carolina, settling into the revitalized Dillard School Apartments. Originally a school from 1949 until 2002, this historical building has now been transformed into 53 affordable housing units for seniors, tackling the local housing crisis. This renovation not…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe

It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police.

Euronews · Oct 17

Canada may raise immigration levels as population growth hits lowest since WWII

Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has signalled a possible increase in immigration levels as population growth hits its lowest rate since the Second World War. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is expected to unveil an updated immigration plan in November, balancing economic growth and labour needs against housing affordability and…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Europe Today: Spanish FM on Euronews, Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China reset

Spain is under pressure on multiple fronts: war in Ukraine, a housing crisis, snap elections, and tension with Morocco over Ceuta. In an exclusive interview, Foreign Minister Albares tells how Madrid is coping. Plus: Drone attacks in the Black Sea, an EU-China reset, and Ireland's EU budget plan.

Euronews · Oct 14

Jeff Bezos Hits Back at Those Who Demonise Billionaires: 'Success Is Not Villainy'

Jeff Bezos defends billionaires against claims that wealth makes them villains, while acknowledging America's housing affordability crisis and economic pressures.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Protesters in France and Spain Are Angry at Government Failure—and Demanding More Government

France’s education crisis and Spain’s housing shortage will not be solved with yet more government intervention.

Reason · Oct 12

Spanish PM Sanchez kicks off election campaign amid housing crisis protests

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.

France 24 · Oct 11