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Can protests in Europe bring about change?

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-25

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• What happened: Can protests in Europe bring about change? Video Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow28:00People have been taking to the streets to demand action.Another weekend and another wave of protests has hit many European countries.Some of the largest demonstrations have been seen in France.Protesters there are calling for... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Video Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow28:00People have been taking to the streets to demand action.Another weekend and another wave of protests has hit many European countries.Some of the largest demonstrations have been seen in France.Protesters there are calling for more government investment in public services.It’s a similar story in other parts of the continent.So, what would it take for governments to enact the changes protesters are demanding? Will demonstrators stay on the streets until that happens?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Jack Eisner – Public law student at Sciences Po Paris, who has taken part in protestsRainbow Murray – Specialist in French politics and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of LondonPetros Fassoulas – Secretary General of European Movement International and a European policy analystPublished On 25 Oct 202625 Oct 2026SaveSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink

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