The French Senate passes a bill requiring protesters to pay for damage caused by unrest

Updated 2026-10-30 · told from many outlets at once

The French Senate passed a bill making protesters financially responsible for damage during street demonstrations. The law allows for the seizure of welfare benefits to cover damage costs. The bill, called 'casseurs-payeurs', addresses nationwide violence.

• The French Senate passed a bill making protesters financially responsible for damage during street demonstrations.
• The bill allows for the seizure of welfare benefits to cover damage costs.

Outlets: ECO, Free Malaysia Today, Observador, RTP Notícias, france24.com

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