Global Politics Report Editorial
Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Oct. 17, 2026 at 05:02 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera