Workers Strike and Economic Protests in France as Anti-Government Demonstrations Erupt in Germany, Austria, and Moldova.
Skyrocketing energy prices, inflation, declining economic conditions, and the looming threat of nuclear war inspire protests across Europe.
On October 16th, 2022, organizers of economic protests in France estimated an attendence of 140,000 citizens:
Last week, large anti NATO protests occurred in France:
Germany
Protests in Berlin also occurred on October 16th, with citizens gathering in Berlin to demonstrate against rising inflation and economic conditions:
Moldova
Citizens have continued to demonstrate against the government, with some protesters camping outside the capitol and demanding the resignation of the current regime.
Scenes from Moldovan protests on October 16th:
Protests remained peaceful, with police responding by dismantling and destroying tents and aggressively confronting unarmed demonstrators: