Since June, both Eastern and Western Europe have seen an increase in civil unrest due high energy prices and high inflation. These vulnerabilities are the result of severe western sanctions imposed on Russian energy flowing into Europe, subsequent to the invasion of Ukraine. With energy prices up 50%[1] and inflation in the Eurozone hitting 10%[2], protests will likely only increase as Europe approaches the winter months without the usual affordable natural gas from Russia in sight.
This infographic follows the protests across Europe.
Sarah Kropf & Srushti Jayawant are Interns at Gateway House.
Infographic designed by Debarpan Das
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References
[1] The energy shock could sap global growth for years (worldbank.org)
[2] Annual inflation up to 9.9% in the euro area
Guénette, J.D. and Khadan, J. “The energy shock could sap global growth for years”. June, 2022.
Eurostat. “September 2022, Annual inflation up to 9.9% in the euro area, Up to 10.9% in the EU.” Accessed November 4, 2022. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/15131946/2-19102022-AP-EN.pdf/92861d37-0275-8970-a0c1-89526c25f392