The rage economy: What’s really fuelling Europe’s street battles
by Andrew Tillett · Australian Financial ReviewAndrew TillettEurope correspondent
Oct 24, 2026 – 5.00am
For Paris university student Finlay, the protests that have rocked France are a fight for the future – both for this generation facing bleak prospects, and for a country racked by political division and economic malaise.
With France on edge for more large demonstrations on Saturday, and the potential for yet more riots, youths across Europe are taking to the streets en masse, challenging a social order they feel creates generational injustice, at a time of immense change as artificial intelligence bears down on the workforce.
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Andrew TillettEurope correspondentAndrew Tillett is The Australian Financial Review’s correspondent for Europe, based in London. He was formerly foreign affairs and defence correspondent based in Canberra. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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