Sunday, May 22, 2011

Spain's Youthful 15-M Movement Spreads In Europe



Inspired By Arab Spring, Spain's Youthful 15-M Movement Spreads In Europe -- Christian Science Monitor

Young Spaniards railing against political stagnation and high unemployment are protesting in 166 cities across the country and have sparked other protests in Europe.

Tens of thousands of disenchanted and unemployed young Spaniards refused to leave tent cities they raised over the week in plazas throughout the country, defying an official ban on gatherings ahead of this Sunday’s municipal elections.

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My Comment: With 20+ % unemployment (and these are only the official numbers) .... if I was living there I would also be protesting on the streets.

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