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The European cities facing more protests from Paris to Milan as cost of living crisis bites

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Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil

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Both outlets frame the story as a wave of protests tied to the cost of living across Europe. The Independent takes the broadest view, describing “European cities” from Paris to Milan and saying the unrest has “thrown Europe into turmoil,” while Channel 4 News focuses only on Milan and is the only one to mention the protests turning violent, with police using tear gas and water cannon.

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