Strikes and rallies across Europe insist austerity isn't working
There were angry clashes in some European cities today as hundreds of thousands of people took part in anti-austerity protests.
Strikes and rallies took place in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy and Belgium:
Protesters across Europe demand end to austerity
Police and protesters clashed in Spain, Italy and Portugal as millions of workers went on strike to challenge to austerity policies.
An important day, and not just because of the strikes
As well as strikes across Europe, today has also produced figures that may convince people at the top that austerity is self-defeating.