# France’s October 17 riots: Who is responsible?

https://mins.news/en/video/108055

- France 24 English, 2026-10-20 14:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbtrwF6cSmA

> The report examines responsibility for the violence in France on October 17, who the lawbreakers were and a proposed bill to make them pay for the damage. It also covers the French government’s mea culpa and political blame game, including controversy over whether the vandals were “ultra-left” members.

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