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Protests on a range of issues took place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Protesters take to the streets to denounce pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of demands across the continent.
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Despite precautions, bans and intense policing, the demonstrations gave rise to violent clashes in several cities in France: around 2,400 people were arrested, while nearly 1,000 members of the security forces were injured, as well as around a hundred demonstrators and residents in Paris alone.
Albania sees clashes between police and students, artists and opposition parties
Thousands of people gathered for a new anti-government protest in the Albanian capital Tirana on Saturday, with police firing tear gas to disperse the crowds. In the latest clashes between police and protesters since mid-October, government buildings have been attacked and dozens of protesters have been arrested. Authorities said more than 300 protesters and police officers were injured.
Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police in several Italian cities.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples, Bologna and Florence, with protesters throwing bottles, stones and firecrackers.
Italian police said in a statement they made nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Among the people arrested and taken to police stations, 110 were minors, the press release added.
In Spain and Portugal, demonstrators demonstrated for the right to retirement and affordable housing
In Madrid, protesters’ main demands include linking pension increases to real inflation, raising the minimum pension to match the minimum wage, reducing the pension gender gap and protecting the public pension system from privatization.
In Portugal, affordable housing is the main demand
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