Society · Paris, France · October 30, 2026

Youth cost-of-living protests spread across Europe

Reported by 12 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 8:06 PM ET

France deployed 70,000 police for new protests on Saturday. About 160,000 are expected in Germany. In Italy, general strike marches turned violent in places. Demonstrators cite prices and lack of prospects.

Why it matters

Rising prices are driving unrest in several major European economies.

Background

The protests began with students opposing budget cuts.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Macron condemns violence after France's worst unrest in years
2. Oct 19France imposes partial curfews after weekend of riots and looting
3. Oct 20France extends curfews and plans large police deployment for new protests
4. Oct 21France extends curfews and plans large deployment ahead of new protests
5. Oct 22France bans protests in Lyon and Marseille as Macron limits marches to unions
6. Oct 23France deploys 70,000 police and closes Louvre before protests
7. Oct 26French protests continue; Macron promises measures
8. Oct 27French student protests continue; Senate weighs riot damage bill
9. Oct 29France and Italy brace for youth protests
10. Oct 30Youth cost-of-living protests spread across Europe
11. Oct 31About 320,000 join third weekend of French protests; demonstrations spread to Germany
12. Nov 1France sees third weekend of protests; attempted murder probe opened
13. Nov 5Hundreds of thousands protest across France over living costs
14. Nov 6Hundreds of thousands strike in France as protests continue
15. Nov 8Fourth weekend of protests in France
16. Nov 9France moves up minimum wage rise after protests

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Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Oct 30, 8:06 PM ET
• The Straits Times ↗Oct 30, 8:06 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 30, 8:17 PM ET

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