Macron Secures Diesel Deals on Gulf Visit as Fuel Prices Stoke Unrest in France
The Gulf pledges cover about 10% of France’s diesel use and are meant to ease pressure on fuel prices, the presidency said.
- Prime Minister Lecornu imposed partial curfews across France on Tuesday following violent weekend riots, targeting areas in Paris, Lille, Nice, and Lyon to restore order.
- President Emmanuel Macron faced intense criticism for embarking on a three-day tour of the Middle East—visiting the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar—as France suffered its most severe riots in years.
- Over 500,000 protesters demonstrated nationwide over the weekend, with clashes resulting in more than 2,400 arrests and significant property damage, including the burning of Limoges Town Hall.
- French assets including stocks and bonds sold off Monday amid market skepticism, while Opposition leaders sought to capitalize on unrest and political commentator Christophe Barbier said there was "no longer a pilot in the plane."
- Fierce debate continues over the 2027 budget, targeting a deficit reduction to 5% of GDP from 5.4%, as the country faces a divided parliament ahead of April 2027 presidential elections.
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French President Emmanuel Macron obtained, following the first meetings with the leaders of the Persian Gulf, the release of 200,000 tons of diesel per month for the French market, announced Tuesday the Palace...
Emmanuel Macron announced the import of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the Gulf, in addition to the 95,000 tonnes already negotiated with Saudi Arabia. However, these volumes cover only...
The President of the Republic earns an additional 200,000 tons of diesel per month of his controversial trip to the Gulf countries in the midst of a crisis in France. This gesture will help to secure supplies but the drop in pump prices will remain limited.
Macron jets out of riot-torn France for Gulf trip as political pressure mounts - NEW YORK TIMES POST
France expands curfews to curb violent riots Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on curfews in France following violent riots that resulted in 2,400 arrests and damage to 3,000 businesses. National Review senior writer Noah Rothman discusses the unrest gripping France, attacks on Jewish sites and businesses and concerns over similar violence in the U.S. [...]
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