Gen Z is taking to the streets. But why? | BBC News
BBC News · Published on October 16, 2026
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With young people protesting in France, Albania, India and Argentina - why is Gen Z taking to the streets? We look at the demonstrations taking place across the globe and how successful Gen Z protests have been in the past. 0:00 - Why are young people taking to the streets? 1:11 - France - what are students protesting about? 2:44 - Why are students protesting? 4:11 - India - 'Cockroach' protests latest 5:45 - Spain - Protests over housing 6:36 - Thailand - Did 2020 protests change anything? 7:59 - Nepal - Impact of 2025 protests 8:56 - Use of pop culture in Asia protests 9:53 - Morocco - did demonstrations make a difference? 11:29 - France - what happens next? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews
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