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Oct 20, 2026 3 min

Why protests are igniting across Europe

from ABC News Top Stories Hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A wave of protests is sweeping parts of Europe, with people voicing their discontent about a range of social issues linked to the rising cost of living. It's leading to violence in the streets and some regions are imposing curfews as authorities try to restore calm. But upcoming elections across the region could lead to more unrest.

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