By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/europe-protests Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Austerity Protests Grip Europe World Nov 14, 2012 1:25 PM EDT Transportation in parts of Europe was at a standstill Wednesday as strikers forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and many train routes in Spain and Portugal. Demonstrators railed against government cuts in major cities across the continent. In France, some held signs saying, “Enough austerity” and “We are all Greek,” showing solidarity with one of countries hardest hit by the eurozone’s economic crisis. The cuts in places like Greece include layoffs and decreased wages. The government is making the cuts in order to reduce debt and get back on track economically. View a slide show of the protests. See more of our World and eurozone crisis coverage. Follow @NewsHourWorld We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Transportation in parts of Europe was at a standstill Wednesday as strikers forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and many train routes in Spain and Portugal. Demonstrators railed against government cuts in major cities across the continent. In France, some held signs saying, “Enough austerity” and “We are all Greek,” showing solidarity with one of countries hardest hit by the eurozone’s economic crisis. The cuts in places like Greece include layoffs and decreased wages. The government is making the cuts in order to reduce debt and get back on track economically. View a slide show of the protests. See more of our World and eurozone crisis coverage. Follow @NewsHourWorld We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now