# Violent protests that have engulfed France and Spain in recent weeks have spread to Italy, Portugal and Belgium. At least one-thousand-800 people have been arrested in France as demonstrators have been protesting against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services. Dozens of designer stores, including Ralph Lauren, Gucci and Versace, were damaged in Paris. In Milan, Italy, rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire. In Lisbon, Portugal, protesters have been marching against the cost of living crisis, low wages and housing.
Violent protests over the cost of living spread to Italy, Portugal and Belgium