Inflation, the energy crisis, and the housing crisis are common issues in France, Italy, Albania, and other European countries, where massive protests are being organized by young people and other citizen groups—protests that are, however, being violently suppressed by local security forces.
International relations expert Theodoros Tsikas stated on the Alpha News program that European citizens are right to feel angry and frustrated by the reluctance of their leaders to addressthe problems plaguing them through measures and reforms.
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Thirty-two arrests and 271 detentions of violent protesters in Milan
Thirty-two arrests and 271 detentions of violent protesters in Milan
As he explained, younger generations realize that they are “left out” and unprotected compared to the benefits granted to the “aging population”—which receive large sums from social security systems with the consensus of political parties and labor unions in every country.
At the same time, Mr. Tsikas pointed out that the intensity of the crackdown on protests is unprecedented, with violent, military-style tactics leading to serious injuries and amputations among demonstrators.
Mr. Tsikas noted that the French government’s intention to negotiate with labor unions may be a sign that the situation is returning to normal, however, dialogue does not seem to be enough to quell the “pan-European wave of outrage.”
