Are you destroying? Pay up, or we will cut your benefits. Governments in Europe are cracking down on looting.

French and Italian authorities are implementing strict laws to hold vandals accountable for damages during protests. In France, a new law mandates that not only those who cause damage but also those who remain in violent crowds can be fined. Families of minors involved in vandalism may face eviction from social housing. Italy has introduced similar measures, criminalizing violent participation in demonstrations. Critics argue these laws threaten the right to assemble peacefully. Prefects in France are actively evicting families of offenders from social housing, citing the need to prioritize law-abiding citizens.