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Youth protests over living costs spread across Europe in autumn 2026

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French Justice Ministry figures record about 6,800 to 6,900 people placed in custody in the early phase of school protests that began in mid-September 2026, 86 percent of them minors.

French Interior Ministry estimates put nationwide participation above 550,000 by October 17, with clashes in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Lille.

The same report describes protests over living costs in Italy, Belgium, Greece, Spain and Portugal. It also blames American policy and the Ukraine war for Europe's decline, a claim the source makes without supporting evidence.

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    Europe's youth protests spread across France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal over living costs

    AIFrench Justice Ministry figures recorded about 6,800 to 6,900 people placed in custody in the early phase of school protests that began in mid-September 2026, 86 percent of them minors. French Interior Ministry estimates put nationwide participation above 550,000 by October 17, with clashes in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Lille. The article also describes protests in Italy, Belgium, Greece, Spain and Portugal over living costs, and blames American policy and the Ukraine war for Europe's decline, claims the source presents without supporting evidence.

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