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The 'Gen Z regelt' initiative called for demonstrations in 23 German cities; by Tuesday around 134,000 people had registered. The CDU fears a repeat of the French scenario with riots, while sociologists and organizers emphasize the peaceful nature of the action.
Aziz KarimovThe French Senate approved a bill on joint liability of riot participants: compensation for damage can be recovered even from those who did not personally damage property. 229 senators voted for the initiative, 105 against. The document is being discussed amid mass protests that have swept the country since September.
Aziz KarimovA mass rally took place in Lisbon outside the parliament building against the housing crisis and alleged police violence. The demonstration was a response to the clearing of protest camps in Lisbon and Porto; the sides differ on the number of injured.
Otabek YusupovIn October, France's consumer confidence index dropped five points to 80 — its lowest level since June 2013. The reasons cited are protests, fears over unemployment and rising prices. The data was published by the national statistical institute.
Otabek YusupovFrench school and student leaders said the package of measures from Emmanuel Macron's government does not satisfy them and threatened a new mobilisation. The protests have gone beyond education, drawing in trade unions and the 'yellow vests', while polls show growing support for Marine Le Pen ahead of the 2027 election.
Aziz KarimovOn October 25, 2026, a rally called 'Georgia without Ivanishvili' was held in Tbilisi, organized by the opposition and civil society. Opposition leaders announced the start of a new wave of protests and called on people to come out on November 28 — the second anniversary of the mass protests that began in November 2024.
Otabek YusupovRallies were held in Istanbul and Ankara with at least 3,000 participants in each city, according to police. Demonstrators protested against the arrest of journalists, the closure of media outlets, and the appointment of state administrators. According to the Turkish Journalists' Union, 11 journalists have been detained over two months, and police earlier in October halted the broadcast of the Halk TV channel.
Otabek YusupovA rally was held in Madrid demanding the protection of the state pension system — a month before the parliamentary elections on November 29. According to city authorities, about 25,000 people took part. Pensions have become one of the key issues in the election contest between Pedro Sánchez's socialists and the Popular Party.
Otabek YusupovRallies against pressure on independent journalists in Turkey were held in Istanbul and Ankara: according to police, at least 3,000 people gathered in each of the two cities. According to the Turkish Journalists' Union, 11 journalists have been detained over the past two months and a number of outlets, including Halk TV and T24, have been closed.
Aziz KarimovThe Rouen prosecutor's office opened a case of aggravated violence after clashes in the city center, in which, according to the investigation, activists of far-right and far-left movements took part. The trigger was a viral video by the outlet Blast showing masked men beating a man on the ground. No victims have been officially identified, and no complaints have been filed so far.
Otabek YusupovFrench President Emmanuel Macron said the government is preparing a package of 'strong measures' in response to protests that have swept the country. He admitted that the authorities did not foresee the scale of the unrest on October 17 and pointed to the role of social media. For the October 24 protests, 70,000 police officers were mobilized and 1,435 arrests were made. The government also promised to respond to students' 'legitimate demands.'
Otabek YusupovThe French government is trying to close the chapter on weeks of protests over the cost of living, which escalated on October 17 into some of the most serious unrest in recent years. Emmanuel Macron visited the damaged Marseille city hall and affected shopkeepers, while the prime minister met with students. Over the weekend, 1,435 people were detained, 267 police officers and 150 protesters were injured.
Aziz KarimovTwo days before the Knesset election, tens of thousands of supporters of the Israeli opposition took to the streets of Tel Aviv. Organisers claim 100,000 participants and demand a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, 2023. Polls predict an opposition lead, but without a majority for either side.
Aziz KarimovMass protests over the cost of life are taking place across France on Saturday. Police fired tear gas at around 150 demonstrators in Lyon, armored vehicles and water cannons have been deployed in Marseille, and traders in Paris, Bordeaux and Rennes are boarding up their shop windows. AFP is reporting from the scene.
Aziz KarimovNew nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living took place in France on Saturday. Police used tear gas in Lyon, 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilized, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay were closed, and shops were boarded up with shields. Tensions are heightened by Marine Le Pen's National Rally congress ahead of the election in six months. On Saturday, new nationwide demonstrations took place in France over the rising cost of living. Police used tear gas in Lyon, 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilized, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay are closed, and shops have been boarded up. Tension is heightened by Le Pen's National Rally congress ahead of elections in six months.
Otabek YusupovStudent protests in Tirana, which began on October 13, have entered their 13th day. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the preparation of a legislative package: compensation for affected businesses, fines for unauthorized marches, masks and blocking of traffic, as well as the removal of calls for violence on social media. Some of the actions were accompanied by clashes with police.
Otabek YusupovOn the evening of October 25, hundreds of Belgrade residents stormed the tent camp of Aleksandar Vucic's supporters in Pionirski Park and began dismantling tents and barriers. This came after Vucic conceded his coalition's defeat in the early parliamentary elections, blaming interference by independent media, the US
Otabek YusupovAlbanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced an upcoming law providing for fines of more than 550 dollars for participants in violent demonstrations and restrictions on gatherings when there is a risk of unrest. Protests in the country have been going on for several months and in recent days escalated into clashes with the police. The opposition led by Sali Berisha said it will not accept the new measures.
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