Brussels Summit Hijacked by Trump-Iran Crisis as E.U. Economy Takes Back Seat

European leaders convened in Brussels this week expecting to focus on reviving the E.U. economy, but the meeting was swiftly overtaken by escalating tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran. What was intended as an economic strategy session transformed into high-stakes geopolitical maneuvering, with the Middle East conflict dominating closed-door discussions and public statements alike.

Analysis by Sebastian Thorne (European Affairs Analyst).