Von der Leyen warns EU leaders Iran war will impact growth and inflation

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24

At a Cyprus summit with Gulf leaders, von der Leyen said rising energy prices from the Iran conflict could have lasting effects if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Italy and Spain called for stronger EU action, including tax cuts, windfall taxes on energy firms, and more flexible fiscal rules to address the crisis.
EU finance ministers will propose new energy measures in May, as the bloc also begins restricting Russian LNG imports, further challenging Europe’s energy security amid ongoing Middle East instability.

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