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Protests Erupt Across Europe Against Mass Tourism Impact

5/4/2025

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Protesters across Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal are uniting against the surge of mass tourism, which they blame for skyrocketing rents and housing shortages. Kicking off on June 15, the SET European Network Against Touristification will lead demonstrations, urging limits on tourism growth while highlighting the need to protect local communities from its adverse effects.

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Protesters across Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal are uniting against the surge of mass tourism, which they blame for skyrocketing rents and housing shortages. Kicking off on June 15, the SET European Network Against Touristification will lead demonstrations, urging limits on tourism growth while highlighting the need to protect local communities from its adverse effects.