From Paris to Berlin, European cities are searching for ways to deal with a trend that is affecting cities worldwide: Electric scooters. Supporters say scooters are a jump into the future and a fun way to travel without creating pollution. Critics, on the other hand, note growing numbers of injuries and even deaths involving e-scooters. European countries are dealing with scooters in different ways. Paris has many e-scooter companies, and France’s capital has at least 20,000 scooters traveling on its streets. This week, the French government met with the victims of scooter accidents as it prepares new rules. The rules, expected in September, will likely place speed limits of about 20 kilometers an hour in most areas, and eight kilometers an hour in areas where many people walk. Nationwide, fines for speeding could go up to $1,680.