The rising fuel prices, dissatisfaction with the state of schools, worsening public services, and the housing crisis are sparking a wave of protests in Europe.

For weeks, crowds have protested in major cities, while some of the demonstrations have been accompanied by arrests, plunder, hurt and violence in France, Italy and Albania. In Spain and Portugal, protesters have set up tent camps to contest the affordable prices of residences.

European youths are experiencing a strong sense of insecurity and lack of control, said María Silvestre, professor of sociologistry at Deusto University in Spain.

And when certain situations unite, a spark suddenly flares up that manages to channel this discontent and get people out on the street, she added.

Right-wing politicians have benefited from chaos. While protests in France have appeared to include wide levels of society, American President Donald Trump has presented immigrants as responsible for the disasters, writes Ap.

On Monday, on his Social Truth platform, Trump wrote that migrants have taken control of France. They must WHICH WHICH WHICH WHICH!

Many of the protests have been prompted by disappointed young people. However, other actors, including masked and black – dressed people, have promoted violence. French authorities and police have not blamed immigrants for these acts.

But the question is, What are the factors that are promoting turmoil?

Cities have become battlefields, while the European Union’s main economies — including France, Italy and Spain — are approaching crucial elections. Meanwhile, far-right parties have noted electoral advances in Germany and can achieve similar results in other countries.

This is happening at a critical moment for Europe even in terms of support of Ukraine. Donald Trump is taking steps towards approaching Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Russia is accused of increasingly frequent attacks with intentional fire, cyber attacks and other sabotage acts in NATO member states.

Students say sources for education are decreasing

In France, with a centuries-old tradition of popular protests, high school students have organized blockades and demonstrations for more than three weeks, looking for more resources for schools, which they describe as underadministration, lack of staff, and in an amortized state, especially in lower-income neighbourhoods.

The protests were expanded after the French labour union CGT and other activists joined the movement, while students were on autumn holidays. Already, requirements include opposition to the rising cost of living and worsening public services.

Despite the peaceful march of hundreds of thousands of people, riots over the weekend led to 2 thousand and 400 arrests and caused serious incidents in parts of France, including robbing Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux.

In Limogs, the flames included the city’s city building built in the 19th century, almost entirely damaging it. Several schools were also burned.

Hundreds of people have been hurt during the clashes, while students and violent protesters threw fuel-fueled artisan bombs, while order forces responded with tear gas.

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Saturday’s violence, accusing extreme leftist activists of trying to stir chaos by attacking buildings and police.

Those who have robbed will have to pay for the damage, while those who have tried to bring down the Republic will be held accountable, Macro said Sunday in a rare television speech.

In Spain, elementary and high school teachers launched an indefinite strike last week in Madrid, demanding better salaries and better working conditions. Disgruntled teachers have organised similar strikes in other parts of Spain this year.

Unaffordable housing prices are making life difficult for young people

In the central Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid, improvised tents have been placed for weeks in protest against rising housing prices.

The protests were prompted by the expulsion of María del Carmen Abbascal, an 87-year-old woman who later died until she was hospitalised. Then, smaller camps were set up in other cities in Spain.

Public pressure prompted the ruling Socialist government to approve measures for affordable housing, but they did not provide needed support in Parliament. Consequently, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for holding early elections in November.

A general strike — the first of its kind in 14 years — has also been called for November.

Similar protests against the housing crisis have erupted even in the largest cities of Portugal, Lisbon, and Porto, as well as in Barcelona, one of the most affected Spanish cities of mass tourism and housing problems.

According to an analysis of the economic newspaper Expansion, the minimum wage in Spain is 1,221 euros, while the average monthly rent for an 80 square metre flat totals about 1.130 euros.

The biggest part of my pay goes to rent. My friend, with whom I share my residence, also manages to afford expenses, said Diana Manzanares, a 20-year-old waitress who is at the protest camp in Madrid.

This is my reality and the reality of most of us living in this city, she added.

The unaffordable cost of living as inflation rises in Italy

The movement Italy in Piazzaão, which in Albanian means Étalia in the square, has mobilised thousands of protesters who are demanding more employment opportunities, improved healthcare and education, easier access to residences, and higher salaries.

According to official data, Italy’s inflation rose to 4.2 percent in September, exceeding 3.8 percent in the eurozone.

Peaceful marches were followed by violent riots in Turin and Bologna, as well as in Milan, Italy’s financial and fashion center. There, masked protesters clashed with police, robbed shops, and set fire to property.

Milan police reported that 271 persons were arrested, most of them minors, while 14 members of security forces were injured during the two days of riots.

Meanwhile, a newly formed group, calling itself the October 17th Movement, has announced what it describes as permanent autobilization. The group has called for protests every Saturday at 3:00 in different cities in Italy.

Students in Albania join anti-corruption protests

Protests against the government have continued for more than a week in Albania’s capital, Tirana, while clashes have intensified as high school students and students joined the broad opposition movement Flamingoï, which calls for Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation.

Rama has condemned the protesters, labeling them as unconventional and radicalised by antifa, a term used for groups of extreme left-left militants, organised informally.

American President Donald Trump has announced this terrorist organisation movement in the United States.

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Fighting corruption is one of the main requirements of the movement, which was named after by the nature of the flamingo habitat in an area where Rama’s government has adopted a major luxury tourist project linked to Jared Kouchner, Trump’s groom.

According to the official page of movement, protesters also seek protection of health services, education and public pensions.

Meanwhile, in Serbia, university students for nearly two years have been leading massive anti-corruption protests are challenging efforts to restore the country’s former populist leader, Aleksandar Vuciq, to the parliamentary elections.

The former authoritarian president intends to appoint prime minister after the 25 October elections.

The Students’ List party, supported by young people, is believed to be racing closely with Vuciki’s party, making the outcome uncertain and fuelling fears for the outbreak of potential violence. /Telegraphy/