‘Nobody heard us’ – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe

Written on 10/28/2026
Newsroom

A wave of so-called “Gen Z” protests has swept across European countries including France, Italy, Belgium and Albania, driven by grievances including the cost of living, the poor state of schools and perceived corruption. In Serbia student-led demonstrations helped topple the country’s long-time leader in an election, while further demonstrations are planned in Germany this weekend.