# Can European leaders fix the cost-of-living crisis?

https://mins.news/en/video/111610

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvEmQT3qeB0

> Anger is spreading across Europe this autumn. Student protests over crowded classrooms and teacher shortages in France have expanded into broader public outcry, while separate demonstrations have erupted in Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Albania. Grievances range from unaffordable housing and low wages to fuel costs, education and political accountability, but share a sense of paying more, getting less and struggling to afford a decent life.

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