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Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit

13 Sept 11:32 Key points summarised by AI

EU leaders will press China for assurances it will not assist Russia in circumventing economic sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.
The summit will also address China's travel ban on EU Parliament members, its economic boycott of Lithuania over Taiwan relations, and the fate of a stalled investment agreement.
European officials aim to emphasize the war's global impact on food and energy prices, while also warning of potential penalties for Chinese firms undermining sanctions.
The meeting occurs amid sharply rising negative sentiment in the EU towards China, fueled by Beijing's increasingly aggressive foreign policies and its refusal to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.