2026 European unrest
France promises to replace Parcoursup in 2028 as student protests continue
France plans to replace Parcoursup by 2028, expand university places and fund school upgrades as student protests over education and living costs still continue.
Albania protests deepen as students demand Rama’s resignation
Student-led protests in Albania escalate as demands for Edi Rama’s resignation fuel clashes over education costs, corruption and a disputed coastal resort.
France maintains protest restrictions as school funding anger fuels wider unrest
France maintains targeted curfews after nationwide unrest as Macron pledges school funding measures and protesters plan fresh rallies over wages and living costs
Sánchez gambles on early election as Spain’s housing crisis boils over
Pedro Sánchez has called a snap Spanish general election for 29 November after Congress rejected emergency housing measures, deepening a crisis over rents and evictions.
Mass school protests sweep France as students demand education reform
Hundreds of thousands march across France as students, parents, and teachers demand urgent fixes to a crumbling education system.
Death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque sparks protests
Deranque’s death sparked nationwide political reactions ahead of the municipal elections and prompted a minute of silence in the National Assembly.