Gen Z in France, Spain, Albania face education-to-work trap, fueling protests

A cross-country report highlights that young people in France, Spain, and Albania are increasingly unable to convert education into stable employment and independent living, with housing crises and underfunded schools as key drivers. This pattern is fueling protest movements across these countries, indicating a generational socio-economic discontent that could have political ramifications. The report synthesizes national grievances into a common narrative, but the specific policy responses remain uncertain.