Youth across Europe, especially in France, are leading protests against governments they see as illegitimate, sparking widespread unrest and forcing leaders to respond.
Youth protests spread across Europe
Across Europe, young people are demonstrating against governments they see as lacking legitimacy and being unable to address their concerns. Countries like France, Belgium, Italy, Serbia, and Albania have seen significant unrest, with youth acting as the primary voices of social and political dissatisfaction.France becomes a focal point
In France, the unrest began on September 17 when the Saint-Exupéry high school in Créteil was blocked. This event marked the start of a broader social movement that would soon spread across the country, originating from the working-class neighborhoods of the Parisian suburbs.School blockages disrupt education
The movement quickly escalated as school blockages spread throughout France. For more than a month, hundreds of educational institutions were affected, with students and teachers participating in protests that disrupted the academic calendar and drew national attention.Movement reaches its peak
At the height of the protests on October 1, more than 25% of high schools in France were impacted. This level of disruption highlighted the scale of the movement and its potential to influence political decisions, as leaders faced pressure to respond to the demands of the youth.
