Who pays for a $1B riot? Europe looks past rioters to their parents and the apps in their pockets
PARIS (AP) -- In France, the bill for a riot could soon be paid from a family's housing aid. Some people in a violent crowd could be made to pay for w
Europe is looking beyond rioters to hold their parents and the apps they use accountable for the financial burden of riots. In France, the Senate approved a measure that could make individuals who knowingly participate in violent crowds responsible for damages caused. This could include parents being held liable for their children's actions or those who remain after police orders to disperse.
The bill also proposes collecting funds from family allowances, housing aid, and social benefits. Critics argue that this could discourage peaceful protest and unfairly burden those who have little money or income protected from seizure. Meanwhile, in Spain, officials are considering similar measures after protests turned violent.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has backed a "you break it, you pay" approach, making parents responsible for damages caused by their children. In the United States, platforms like Telegram and TikTok are facing pressure to remove content that incites violence, with some shutting down channels promoting illegal calls to action.
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