A wave of protests is sweeping parts of Europe, with people voicing their discontent about a range of social issues linked to the rising cost of living.

It's leading to violence in the streets and some regions are imposing curfews as authorities try to restore calm.

But upcoming elections across the region could lead to more unrest.

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