In terms of negotiations, Europe seems to be on the sidelines in the conflict with Iran, yet it bears the consequences. That must change and it can, Steven Everts argues, if Europe takes the diplomatic lead.
The US-Iran war exposes the risks of Europe’s reliance on US support for their defence ramp-up. Europeans must secure their rearmament by boosting domestic production, deepening cooperation with Ukraine and anchoring US production in Europe.
The US-Israel war on Iran is reshaping EU–Gulf relations, eroding trust in Washington’s security guarantees and opening a narrow window for the EU to deepen engagement with the region.
The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered a dangerous spiral of escalation. The war is having an immediate impact on Europe’s security and is sending shockwaves across the Middle East and around the globe, as well as unsettling global oil markets.
