Millions of Spaniards took to the streets in mass protests against rising housing prices

The country is experiencing its first general strike in 14 years. Protesters are blocking highways, burning tires, and obstructing railway stations. 

Protests by the "Generation Z Decides" movement in several German cities have escalated into unrest, reports Die Welt

The police are using water cannons and pepper spray, halting demonstrations, and detaining participants.

Reuters "learns" of France preparing for new unrest; rioters might use Halloween masks

France is deploying 70,000 police officers to prevent further unrest during nationwide protests expected on October 31, fueled by discontent over the rising cost of living, the state of public services, and the policies of French President Emmanuel Macron’s government, Reuters reports.

French president blames cost of living crisis on US-Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the major difficulty facing France is the rising cost of living, particularly energy prices, which he blamed on the US war on Iran.