France adopts a controversial law restricting protests and seizing social benefits

Updated 2026-10-28 · told from many outlets at once

The French Senate passed a bill to establish a 'payer of the vandal' principle during violent gatherings, voting 229 to 105.

• The bill creates financial solidarity for those knowingly participating in vandalism.
• The Senate adopted the bill with 229 votes against 105.

Outlets: Franceinfo - Politique, La Croix, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, Le Temps, Libération, Mediapart

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