French bill to fine rioters €10,000 draws rights backlash

France proposes legislation holding rioters liable for up to €10,000 in damages, prompting criticism from rights groups and lawyers who argue it undermines protest rights. The bill's passage is uncertain amid political opposition, but if enacted it could reshape protest dynamics in France.

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