Spotlight - Protest and Strikes in Europe

European countries are facing strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Recent months have been marked with a significant upsurge in industrial action in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal just to name a few. Observers are saying that the widespread strikes are likely to continue well into 2023 as workers battle the cost-of-living crisis. In this edition of spotlight we will try to shed light on the reasons behind Europe's economic woes and also discuss its ramifications.