Young people are hitting the streets across Europe: Why are they so angry?

From Paris to other major cities, Gen Z is leading a wave of protests as they demand answers for the crises affecting their futures.

Right now, young people all over Europe are taking to the streets to protest. You might be seeing them on the news or your social media feeds. It is not just happening in one place; it is spreading from Paris to many other major cities across the continent. So, why are they so angry? Most of these protesters are part of Gen Z—the generation born between the late 90s and early 2010s. They say they feel like the "social contract" has been broken. A social contract is the idea that if you work hard, go to school, and follow the rules, the government will help you have a stable, decent life. T…