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French Senate hardens feathers for troublemakers

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Briefings

The French Senate approved the 'Destroyers-Payers' law, imposing civil liability for vandalism without requiring proof of authorship, with a maximum reimbursement limit of 10,000 euros. The law was enacted after the October 17 riots that damaged over 2,500 commercial establishments, and it faces criticism from the left for potentially infringing on protest rights. The executive also introduced amendments to block digital platforms that do not remove inciting content within one hour, citing the risk of violence propagation. The law was sent to the National Assembly for debate, where a lack of majority may lead to heated discussions.

Key points

• The French Senate approved the 'Destroyers-Payers' law, which imposes civil liability for vandalism without requiring proof of authorship.
• The law includes a maximum reimbursement limit of 10,000 euros for damages, which has faced criticism for being insufficient.

Context

The legislation was passed in response to the October 17 riots in France, which resulted in over 1,160 commercial establishments being damaged or set on fire. The law was drafted during the summer following the PSG title victory in May 2025 and is currently awaiting review by the National Assembly.

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The evidence covers only the French legislative response to recent riots; it does not include data on international reactions, long-term legal impacts, or the effectiveness of the proposed digital content blocking measures.

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