The EU Commission decided on Monday to increase support for member states evacuating their citizens due to attacks on Iran. At an emergency security meeting, the situation in Iran and the Middle East was discussed, along with the EU's impact. The Commission will also enhance monitoring of key sea routes and coordinate with the transport sector.
The EU Commission will increase support for member states wishing to evacuate their citizens due to attacks on Iran. The decision was made at an emergency security meeting on Monday, where the situation in Iran and the Middle East was discussed, including how the EU is affected by the developments.
Several member states have thousands of citizens in the Middle East. The EU will now boost support for the countries' evacuation efforts. The Commission will also strengthen monitoring of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Coordination with airlines, shipping companies, and national authorities will be intensified, according to a statement from the EU Commission.
Regarding the energy sector, the Commission is following price developments and will convene an energy working group in collaboration with the International Energy Agency. The first meeting of the group is scheduled for this week.
