Youth-led protests spread across Europe over living costs, housing and public services

Politics · First reported 1 Nov, 01:35 · Updated 02:13

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Demonstrations took place in several European countries over Halloween weekend, with protesters citing concerns including affordability, housing, public services and military spending. Most German events were peaceful, though clashes and arrests were reported in some cities.

Youth-led demonstrations were reported in Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal, with events organised in dozens of cities.
Protesters raised concerns including living costs, housing, employment, public services and increased military spending.
Most German demonstrations passed peacefully, while clashes were reported in Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg; 54 people were arrested in Frankfurt.

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Key facts

German protest locations: Tens of thousands attended events in around 30 locations.
Frankfurt arrests: 54 people were arrested.
Italy participation estimate: The USB union estimated that more than one million people took part; the government did not publish an official figure.
Reported protest causes: Living costs, housing, employment, public services and military spending were among the issues cited.