# French Senate backs bill making protesters pay for unrest damage despite rights concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/118647

- France 24, 2026-10-28 00:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261028-french-senate-backs-bill-to-make-protesters-pay-for-unrest-damage-despite-rights-concern

> France's Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would make protesters financially liable for damage during demonstrations, with penalties of up to €10,000 and possible seizure of benefits. Rights groups warned it could undermine the right to protest.

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