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France Prepares for Fresh Nationwide Protests as Macron Faces Growing Pressure

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France is preparing for another wave of nationwide protests and strikes as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets over rising living costs, wages, public services and education conditions. Trade unions, including the left-wing CGT, have called for demonstrations, with students also joining the movement. The protests present another major […]

Over 160,000 Expected at Gen Z-Led Halloween Protests Across Germany

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More than 160,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, October 31, as the Gen Z-led movement takes to the streets demanding better education, lower living costs and greater opportunities for young people. Organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt, the protests are planned across 34 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt […]

Serbia Faces Rising Allegations of Violence and Surveillance Ahead of Elections

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Serbia is preparing for its October 25 election amid growing allegations of violence, intimidation and digital surveillance targeting government critics. Activists, student protesters and opposition politicians have accused supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of contributing to an environment of repression. The government and

Albania Youth Protests Challenge Rama as Young Lawmaker Demands Change

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Albania’s capital, Tirana, has witnessed mass student protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, fuelled by public anger over corruption, unemployment and a lack of trust in the government. Demonstrations turned violent this week, with protesters setting fire to government buildings and banks and clashing with police. Authorities reported around 500 arrests,

French Students Continue School Protests Despite Government Pledge

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French high school students continued blockading schools and marching in cities on Thursday, extending protests into their third week over teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings. The Education Ministry said 224 schools were closed in the morning, while 151 were partially reopening, with 94% of high schools either fully or partly open. Prime Minister Sebastien

Students Across Germany Protest Possible Return of Compulsory Military Service

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School strikes and demonstrations are taking place across Germany in opposition to the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protesters in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel and Frankfurt have called on the government to rule out mandatory service, with organisers saying more than 100 demonstrations are planned. Germany introduced a voluntary military