Despair and decline: the risks for Europe behind the riots

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The article links Europe’s risk of further riots to widespread economic strain, including weak growth, stagnant wages, high public debt, and rising living costs. It notes that the immediate causes of unrest vary between countries, even as hardship is a recurring factor.

Many countries across Europe are suffering from low growth, stagnant wages, high debt and rising costs. While every country has its own trigger for unrest, economic hardship is a common theme.