# French Senate backs ‘Rioters Pay’ bill, which could impose $11,000 fines on protesters

https://mins.news/en/item/120453

- CNBC, 2026-10-29 09:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/29/france-protests-riots-cost-damages-law.html

> The French Senate has backed a bill that could leave protesters facing fines of up to $11,000. More unrest is expected this weekend after weeks of violent protests, while the proposal has also drawn criticism.

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