It’s not just France — Protesters are marching across Europe as part of the newly formed ‘Oct. 17 Movement’

Protests are erupting across Europe under the banner of the newly formed 'Oct. 17 Movement,' following fresh unrest in Milan, Italy. Additional 500 soldiers were deployed to the fashion and finance hub, joining hundreds already stationed there, to bolster about 5,000 police and law enforcement personnel. The demonstrations extend beyond Milan's fashion district, encompassing pension and housing issues, anti-war movements, education and corruption concerns nationwide.

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala expressed concern over potential violence this weekend, while authorities conducted extensive security measures including drone surveillance, checks at railway stations, rapid-response units and online monitoring. Luxury stores in the city boarded up their windows due to fears of a repeat of last weekend's looting events, which saw sneakers, athletic wear and sporting goods targeted.

In Tirana, Albania, riot police utilized water cannons against protesters throwing objects at them, with over 2,500 officers patrolling the streets. The demonstrators in Tirana were demanding lower tuition fees and greater investment in education, as well as protesting corruption in the education system. Similar protests took place in Madrid, Spain, where retirees marched to protest against meddled public pensions.