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French Senate debates new 'rioters pay' bill

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Lead development · 10/28/2026, 8:43:09 AM UTC

French Senate debates new 'rioters pay' bill

As thousands of French businesses grapple with the fallout from recent riots, French senators are debating a new bill aimed at making not only the perpetrators but also those belonging to the same group pay for damages. The idea of "collective civil liability" divides lawmakers, with opponents saying it could potent…

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