In Athens, thousands of people marched in the second 24-hour walkout this year over rising inflation, some holding up banners that read, "No to layoffs, no to pay cuts." Brief clashes broke out outside parliament between protesters hurling petrol bombs and riot police who fired tear gas.
The Greek economy is growing at nearly twice the euro zone rate this year thanks to a rebound in tourism, but inflation is near a three-decade peak at 12%, among the highest in the zone's 19 member countries. "We can no longer bear the high costs. We can no longer bear the poverty. We can no longer bear the exhaustion," said Giorgos Paliouras, a pensioner who joined the march.
The General Confederation of Greek Workers union , which represents private sector workers, said unions had called the strike in protest "against the inflation suffocating Greek households, the jungle-like conditions in the labour market," referring to labour laws.Members of the communist-affiliated trade union PAME shout slogans as they demonstrate during a 24-hour general strike, in Athens, Greece, November 9, 2022.
Humanity is requested from all of the world let's live peacefully. We are all equal, let's help each other for humanity. The war is starting easily but stopping is so difficult Result of war no winner all of the world loser. Why we are spending all our energy the results nothing
Europe has to make energy deals with illiberal entities. The pain is insufferable and they're tapping out. Even Sweden flipped last month. For people wondering how much pain it takes for the US to vote more conservatively? Sweden, figure four leglock pain for like 15 years.