### [2026-10-27](/feed/2026/10/27/index.md)

##### 2026 French fuel protests
# The French Senate passes a bill that would make people who knowingly participate in violent protest groups jointly liable for up to €10,000 (US$11,118) in damage and allow authorities to seize certain welfare payments. The bill heads to the National Assembly for a vote. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-senate-weighs-bill-to-make-protesters-pay-for-unrest-damage)

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