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Europe agrees compromise gas curbs as Russia squeezes supply

13 Sept 13:25 Key points summarised by AI

EU nations approved a compromised plan for voluntary 15% gas demand cuts from August to March, bracing for further Russian supply reductions.
The agreement includes numerous exemptions for specific countries and critical industries, diluting an initial proposal for mandatory cuts across all member states.
This decision follows Russia's Gazprom further reducing Nord Stream 1 pipeline flows, intensifying Europe's energy crisis and driving up gas prices.
Despite some opposition and concerns over the efficacy of the weakened plan, the deal aims to project European unity against Russia's "politically motivated" actions.

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.