# Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-17T21:02:26+00:00
- Category: World
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Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU.

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