https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeply-regressive-how-the-french-government-plans-to-make-protesters-pay-for-riots-and-lootingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeply-regressive-how-the-french-government-plans-to-make-protesters-pay-for-riots-and-lootinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeply-regressive-how-the-french-government-plans-to-make-protesters-pay-for-riots-and-looting#u178524Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:50 +0000The French Senate adopted the Casseurs-payeurs bill on 27 October, which requires individuals involved in riots and public disorder to pay compensation for damages. The law allows for fines reaching up to 10,000 euros. Some proposals within the legislation suggest making families liable for costs, potentially allowing the government to deduct payments from housing aid and family benefits. Critics describe the measure as anti-democratic and regressive, arguing it threatens the fundamental right to protest.Why it mattersThe legislation follows violent unrest and looting that caused over 1 billio