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Protests are taking place in 6 countries of Europe against the rising cost of education, inflation, unemployment and expensive houses. So far 1800 people have been arrested in violent protests against the poor condition of schools and shortage of teachers in France.
Leave alone buying a house in Spain, it has become difficult to even pay rent. At the same time, rent in Greece has increased 3 times in 10 years. Students in Belgium, Italy and Albania have also taken to the streets demanding increased spending on education, employment and better facilities.
France: 8 lakh people took to the streets in 140 cities
In France, demonstrations were held in 140 cities on October 17 in protest against the poor condition of schools, shortage of teachers and rising inflation. About 8 lakh people took to the streets. It included student organizations as well as trade unions and employees.
There was ransacking and looting in many cities, including Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux. In Limoges, the 143-year-old historic city hall was set on fire and several vehicles were burnt. By October 18, about 1800 people were arrested. At the same time, there are reports of injuries to more than 500 policemen, security personnel and firefighters.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence. The government says some violent groups took advantage of the peaceful demonstration.
During the protest in Paris on 17 October, protesters set fire to many parts of the city. Dense smoke was seen rising from this.
Italy: Strike announced on October 30 over the condition of schools
Students in Italy are protesting against low government spending on education, dilapidated schools and rising cost of education. Students occupied schools in several cities, including Rome and Turin.
On 16 October, thousands of students arrived in Rome marching towards the Ministry of Education. He opposed the decisions of Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara.
In earlier protests, there had also been incidents of clashes with police and stone pelting. Now student organizations are trying to connect employees also with this movement. The protesters have announced a nationwide strike on October 30.
The students demand that government expenditure on education should be increased, the condition of schools should be improved and cheap hostels should be made available.
During the demonstration in Milan on October 17, some people ran over vehicles and vandalized them.
Spain: Protest against rising rents
The movement against expensive homes and rising rents has spread to many cities in Spain. Protestors have been sitting in tents in Sol Square in the capital Madrid for several days.
In late September, an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home due to rising rent. After this the movement intensified.
The protesters are demanding rent control, a ban on eviction of people from their homes and construction of affordable government houses.
Tenants’ organizations and housing rights groups are leading the movement. Apart from Madrid, rallies have also been taken out in other cities.
The government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to take steps to address the housing crisis, but political consensus has not been reached on the proposed measures. Meanwhile, it has also been announced to hold early elections on November 29.
Greece: Protest by putting up tents against the lack of hostels
In Athens, the capital of Greece, students demonstrated by putting up tents in front of the Parliament. Students are troubled by the shortage of hostels, expensive rents and rising cost of education. According to student organizations, very few students in the country are able to get hostels.
About 96% students do not get hostel facilities, while room rents have tripled in the last 10 years. The monthly rent for some small rooms has reached 600 euros.
The protesters are demanding cap on rent, construction of government hostels, increase in scholarships and increase in the budget of universities. Student organizations are leading the movement.
On October 13, Greek university students protested against inflation and education in Athens, Greece.
Belgium: Anger against education budget cuts
Students marched in the Belgian capital Brussels to protest against education budget cuts and reforms. During this, some protesters vandalized and threw things at the police. In response, police released tear gas and used water cannons.
According to reports on 18 October, 150 people were arrested during the demonstration. Five policemen suffered minor injuries.
The demonstration is being led by student organizations. The government has condemned the violence and talked about maintaining law and order.
Albania: Demand for Prime Minister’s resignation
In Tirana, the capital of Albania, the students’ movement against expensive education, unemployment, corruption and poor condition of universities has intensified.
Thousands of youth gathered outside the Education Ministry on 15 October and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
During the demonstration some people pelted stones at the police. Government buildings and banks were also set on fire.
Protestors in the capital Tirana set a street fire on 15 October. A person is hoisting the flag on a truck.
167 people have been arrested in the agitation that has been going on for five days. Many policemen and protesters have been injured during this period.
Apart from student organizations, other people angry with the government are also involved in the movement. Prime Minister Rama has refused to resign.
He offered to talk to the students, but also talked about taking action against the vandals. They say the violence could harm Albania’s bid to join the European Union.
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