# French justice minister vows ‘extremely firm’ punishment for rioters

https://mins.news/en/item/108038

- France 24, 2026-10-20 14:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261020-french-justice-minister-promises-extremely-firm-punishment-for-rioters

> Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said this weekend’s rioting in France exposed failings in security services’ handling of threats from looters. He pledged extremely firm punishment for rioters.

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