Generation Z protests from France to India, including Albania / BBC: Young people share similar concerns

Education, job opportunities, housing and government policies are among the issues on which young people are demanding answers from authorities through protests, from France to India.

According to the BBC, although the triggers for these gatherings are not the same in every country, the younger generation is expressing similar discontent linked to its economic and social prospects.

Through reports from various countries, BBC News presents evidence of the motives that have driven young people onto the streets, what they are demanding and the consequences of these movements for political and social life.

The record of Generation Z-led protests in recent years has not been uniform: some have brought down governments and forced political changes, while others have fizzled out without achieving their goals.

These protests show that youth discontent has the potential to grow into a broad social movement. However, its achievements depend on the political context and the ability to sustain mobilization over time.