Are the French police the most violent in the EU?

As protests continue in France, the French police are under scrutiny after new allegations of police brutality. The force has a bigger arsenal than most in Europe.

Published on RocksNews: 22 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTC
Updated: 22 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTC
Language: English

Are the French police the most violent in the EU? — Are the French police the most violent in the EU? — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

As protests continue in France, the French police are under scrutiny after new allegations of police brutality. The force has a bigger arsenal than most in Europe.

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