‘Young protesters across Europe share grievances and tactics’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Europe

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‘Young protesters across Europe share grievances and tactics’

Youth-led protests in France, Italy, Belgium and Albania reflect what policy analyst Alberto Alemanno describes as a broader generational claim. Students feel that their future is being disregarded. Alemanno spoke to Al Jazeera about the shared grievances and tactics.

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