Student protests mushroom across Europe, exposing bleak views of the future

• Young people across Europe are protesting over high rents, poor school conditions and weak job prospects. They fear a future with low pay, rising costs and shrinking welfare support.
• The unrest has spread across at least eight countries, from Spain and France to Greece, Italy, Portugal and Albania. Some protesters want better funding, housing and democratic change, while others seek dignity and fair chances.
• The protests are still smaller than past anti-austerity movements, but they are gaining attention. Far-right politicians are using the unrest to push security and anti-immigration messages.

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