By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Protests over the rising cost of living are spreading across Europe amid high energy prices and a housing crisis. General strikes are planned in Italy on 20 November and in Spain and Portugal on 11 November, Le Monde reports.
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Police have arrested more than 200 people in Milan since Saturday, after two days of clashes and looting linked to a protest against the cost of living. Demonstrations over the cost of living and housing have also taken place in several European countries, while Albania is seeing protests over study conditions and corruption, Mediacongo reports.
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Protesters camping in Rossio Square, Lisbon, want to continue their housing campaign and keep their tents in place. The protest is continuing in Portugal, Rádio Somos Todos Primos reports.
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French bonds fell as the yield spread between French and German 10-year debt widened to 146 basis points. Rising tensions over the cost of living are increasing pressure on a government struggling to reduce the budget deficit, reports Moneyweb.
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Riots and looting in France over the weekend have raised concerns for the tourism sector, following demonstrations against rising prices. Images of the violence could deter foreign visitors, while authorities have announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities, France 24 reports.
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