# Why are Europe’s governments struggling to respond to growing protests?

https://mins.news/en/item/129063

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-04 13:03 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/why-are-europes-governments-struggling-to-respond-to-growing-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Protests led largely by young people have continued across at least eight European countries, driven by concerns including school conditions, fuel costs, insecurity about the future, military spending and Palestine. Experts say governments have focused on public order without addressing broader social and political grievances. Demonstrations or strikes have taken place in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Spain.

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