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French Senate Debates Controversial Legislation Holding Demonstrators Financially Liable for Public and Private Riot Damages

The French Senate advanced debate on a contentious legislative proposal that would require individuals convicted of participating in urban riots and vandalism to pay up to ten thousand euros in financial restitution for property damage incurred during unauthorized public demonstrations.
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