European protests spread across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Albania

A wave of protests is spreading across Europe, driven by public dissatisfaction with the cost of living, housing crises, and strains on public services. The movement has expanded from France to at least seven countries, placing governments under increasing pressure. France has become the epicenter with over 2,000 arrests, sparked by high school students and joined by teachers and citizens. Spain and Portugal face large demonstrations over housing costs, while Italy saw police clashes in Milan, and Greece and Albania also reported unrest. The protests lack a single unified agenda, but CNN's Mariana Catacci notes a common challenge: governments struggling to maintain public services without overburdening state finances. In Albania, anger also targets a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, raising corruption accusations against Prime Minister Edi Rama.