Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France in separate demonstrations over the cost of living, putting pressure on governments across the European Union.
The protests were part of a broader wave of demonstrations across Europe as citizens demand relief from rising prices, energy costs and inflation.
In Belgium, demonstrators joined the protests, while similar crowds gathered in cities across Italy, Portugal and France.
Each demonstration was organised separately, but all shared the same core message: the cost of living crisis is eroding the standard of living for ordinary citizens.
The pressure from these protests has prompted governments across the EU to consider new measures to address the crisis.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
