Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future

NYT World Wednesday 21 October 2026, 20:09 UTC By Jason Horowitz 1 min read

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Protesters against the high cost of living in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday.

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Students, teachers and public-sector workers marched through central Athens on Wednesday, demanding more funding for education, smaller classes, better facilities and affordable student housing. Aerial footage showed crowds filling major streets as protesters made their way from the University of Athens towards the Greek Parliament. Some banners written in French reflected the Greek protesters' solidarity with, and inspiration from, recent student demonstrations in France.

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Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future

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