Positioning of the EU towards the Middle East crisis escalation
Editorial 3 October 2024The crisis in the Middle East is worsening with the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, by the IDF in Beirut and the increasing possibility of a reaction from Iran. These developments also put more pressure on the European Union, which must balance principles, strategic interests, and security in an increasingly volatile context. The risk of direct Iranian involvement and potential regional repercussions make a unified response from both the USA and the EU urgent.
However, internal divisions and differing interests among the EU member states hinder its effectiveness.
What will the EU’s response be in the face of this escalating crisis?
