Here's a related article that gives a really clear picture of how events have been like dominos: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/europe-protests-explained-as-demonstrations-grow/107285508

At the same time we must remember that Europe is facing the possibility of greater war because of the way they are dealing with the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A lot of money which should be going to everyday Europeans and their health, housing and education services is being spent on weapons to arm Ukraine. I'll add that some countries have also spent a lot of money on military aid to Israel, though not as much in recent times.

I was listening to an analyst who says that Ukraine keeps asking for billions of Euros and European countries have been paying in the hope this will diminish Russia's strength. It ain't working. And now they've got major civil unrest on their hands. In the meantime, many right-wing sources are taking advantage by blaming immigration which can only add to the civil conflict.

I hope our govt is looking deeply into this and introducing all the measures they can to ease the economic burden on ordinary Australians and not allowing people to be misdirected by the PHONEY party which will do even worse by them.