Weekend protests across Europe erupt into violence over living costs and political issues

Protests over living costs and political accountability swept France, Italy, Albania and Spain over the weekend.
• France saw nearly 1,000 arrests after clashes, with police deploying 70,000 security personnel amid tear gas and fires.
Turnout estimates in France differed, with authorities reporting 4,10,000 protesters and the CGT union estimating 8,00,000.
In Albania, protesters demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation clashed with police in Tirana, causing fires and other disruptions.

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