European protests over cost of living and housing spread across France, Albania, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Belgium

Protests across Europe, driven by economic hardship, housing crises, corruption, and declining public services, have erupted in France, Albania, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Belgium, challenging governments and sparking clashes with police. In France, student-led unrest over education quality expanded into broader demonstrations against spending plans and living costs, turning violent with hundreds of arrests. Albania faces protests over corruption and a controversial tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, while Spain and Portugal see housing-focused anger, and Italy and Belgium report clashes over costs and education access. These movements, though varied, share deep public distrust in authorities amid rising living costs and perceived unaccountability, with governments like France's Macron and Albania's Rama facing mounting pressure as they reject resignation calls.