# Inflation squeeze sends Europeans onto the streets. Can the EU help?

https://mins.news/en/item/107388

- euronews, 2026-10-20 06:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/inflation-squeeze-pushes-europeans-onto-the-streets-can-the-eu-help

> Euro-area inflation has risen to 3.8%, its highest level in recent months. Europeans are protesting to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs.

## Related coverage

- [Europe’s cost-of-living protests: Can the EU help?](https://mins.news/en/video/107543) — euronews, 2026-10-20
- [What is making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests](https://mins.news/en/item/107385) — CNBC, 2026-10-20