Violent protests rock France, Albania, Belgium, and Italy

adevarul.ro (Romanian) —

A wave of violent protests swept across multiple European countries on Saturday, with clashes between demonstrators and police reported in France, Belgium, Albania, and Italy, reflecting deep social discontent. In France, protests over the cost of living and education austerity expanded to around 140 cities, resulting in over 1,700 detentions and 400 school closures. In Albania, police used tear gas and rubber bullets against anti-government protesters in Tirana, leading to 1,067 arrests. Italy saw 100,000 people march in Rome, while Brussels experienced riots inspired by the French movement. The protests stem from varied grievances, including high education costs, chronic corruption, and low wages. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm, while authorities in Belgium and Albania have vowed to restore order.


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