Gen Z are leading the European protests. Here's why they're angry

Gen Z protests across Europe are gaining visibility as young people mobilize over education funding and the cost of living, with housing and employment uncertainty central to the anger, according to CNN. The triggers vary by country: in Spain, the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal; in France, students rallying in support of striking teachers; and in Albania, unrest linked to plans for a luxury development backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Movements have also influenced one another through shared slogans and advice across borders, while the climate crisis and AI’s impact on entry-level jobs add to a broader sense that politics is failing the next generation.