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EU fails to agree on Russia oil embargo, to try again Monday before summit

14 Sept 04:02 Key points summarised by AI

EU diplomats failed to agree on a proposed embargo of Russian oil, a key part of the sixth sanctions package against Russia, ahead of a crucial summit.
The primary obstacle remains landlocked Central European countries, notably Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, which are heavily dependent on Russian pipeline oil and seek exemptions.
A compromise proposal to ban only seaborne Russian oil, allowing pipeline deliveries to continue for some time, was discussed but stalled over Hungary's demand for EU financing to upgrade its oil infrastructure.
Further talks are scheduled for Monday morning, before the summit, to address Hungary's financing requests and concerns over ensuring fair competition among member states facing different oil prices.

Today 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.