Europe's youth return to the streets for another weekend of protests, in photos
Protestors carry a banner with the words "We don't have houses, the tents stay" during a demonstration to demand affordable housing, in downtown Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
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French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. High schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. Germany faced challenges after nationwide protests Saturday ended with rioters attacking police and looting stores in some cities. Around Europe, hundreds of thousands held marches Saturday inspired by young people. They were overwhelmingly peaceful despite scattered unrest. In Frankfurt, rioters attacked police downtown and looted stores. More than 100 officers were injured and 54 people were detained.
