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In the Gulf, Emmanuel Macron obtains the release of 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month by the Emirates and Bahrain. The government will sign a circular allowing the withdrawal of aid from looters.
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- Emmanuel Macron obtains commitments for 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the Emirates and Bahrain.
- At the same time, the government announced a circular to deduct theft income from looters' social benefits.
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Why It Matters
The head of state led negotiations in the Gulf to secure energy supplies.
In the Gulf, Emmanuel Macron obtains the release of 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month by the Emirates and Bahrain
The head of state obtained commitments on “100,000 tonnes per month of diesel” with the United Arab Emirates, and another 100,000 tonnes with Bahrain. They are in addition to the 95,000 tonnes already released by Saudi Arabia for the months of October and November.
“Social benefits are over!” : the government will sign a circular allowing the withdrawal of aid from looters
Concretely, the circular provides for deducting from the aid received, income earned from the sale of goods stolen during the riots. “Thugs, looters, thieves: social benefits are over!” thundered the minister on the social network X.
Open Questions
- What are the exact terms of application of the circular on social benefits?
