Europe in turmoil

A wave of protests is sweeping across Europe. From France and Germany to Italy, Spain and Portugal, people have taken to the streets over rising living costs, public spending cuts and growing anxiety about their future. What began as peaceful demonstrations in some places escalated into violence, with some protesters looting shops and clashing with police. What is driving this growing discontent? What is behind the unrest? Can European governments address the grievances of a generation increasingly uncertain about their future?