Map Shows Where Protests Are Planned Across Europe This Weekend
Younger people have been at the forefront of protests in a dozen European countries this fall.
Protests are planned across Europe this weekend, with authorities preparing for demonstrations in multiple countries. In France, around 70,000 police officers, including anti-terrorism units, are deployed to stop unrest that began last weekend. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that they will be "extremely vigilant" and "firm" in dealing with protests.
The unrest in France started as student and trade union-led protests, fueled by rising living costs, education funding, and anger towards government officials and Middle East conflicts. Similar protests are expected in Italy, Spain, Albania, Greece, Austria, and Ireland throughout the weekend. Italian police will monitor demonstrations in Rome and Milan, while Spanish authorities will deal with traffic slowdowns due to protests in Madrid.
In Albania, thousands of people marched for education funding, and Greek demonstrators call for fresh protests over living conditions. In Ireland, there were nearly 180 protests across 12 countries in the past five weeks.
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