Cost-of-living protests spread across 31 European countries, France leads

Over 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have occurred across 31 European countries since mid-September, with France as the epicenter. The wave indicates widespread public discontent over inflation and economic pressures, potentially destabilizing governments and prompting policy shifts. The scale and coordination suggest a pan-European social movement, though the immediate political impact remains uncertain.

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