Protests spread across Europe: Cost-of-living pressures behind the demonstrations
Published on 19/10/2026 – 6:20 GMT+2•Updated 14:26 Thousands of people took to the streets across Europe over the weekend to protest against rising living costs, unaffordable housing, low wages and pressure on public services. While the grievances varied from country to country, the demonstrations highlight growing frustration over household budgets. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In France, hundreds…