Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Cost of living crisis category. Published on October 30, 2026 • Originally reported by Deborah Cole in Berlin and Jon Henley in Paris. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing
Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies.
Weeks of, at times violent, student demonstrations have rocked Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and France, where activists on Halloween have again called for people to make their anger over the cost of living and deficient public services felt across the country.
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