French Senate Approves €10,000 Liability For Protest-Related Damage
What Happened
The French Senate has approved an expanded “rioters pay” bill by 229 votes to 105. The proposal could make people liable for up to €10,000 for damage during demonstrations, including those found to have knowingly participated in a group formed to carry out vandalism. The bill now goes to the National Assembly for debate and voting. Critics warn it could penalise legitimate protesters, while the government says taxpayers should not bear the cost of riot damage.
Key Takeaways
The €10,000 liability is not law yet. The Senate has approved the proposal, but it still needs to clear the National Assembly before it can move further toward becoming law.