The escalating crisis in the Middle East directly threatens Europe’s stability and security. The EU has already activated several emergency mechanisms, but the US-Iran war requires increased EU preparedness, particularly given the lack of a unified European military force.
Similar to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, rising tensions in the Middle East are challenging Europe’s crisis response strategy. The recent evacuation and repatriation efforts have raised concerns about the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism. Rising oil prices increased Europe’s external dependencies, while potential hybrid attacks and economic shocks may soon test Europe’s internal security and financial resilience.
