"The bloc's foreign ministers spoke at an online emergency meeting last night, with the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warning later about the prospect of further escalation in the region. She also stressed the importance of keeping critical waterways, like the strait of Hormuz, open."
"Several countries will also be drawing up their plans to evacuate some of their citizens out of the region, with hundreds of thousands believed to be stuck either in transit or on holidays in the broader affected area."
The European Commission's security college meets as the EU responds to escalating Middle East tensions. Foreign ministers held an emergency online meeting where EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned of further regional escalation and emphasized maintaining open critical waterways, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. Hundreds of thousands of European citizens are stranded in the affected region, prompting several countries to develop evacuation plans. Potential coordination among EU nations for joint evacuation efforts is anticipated. Meanwhile, European affairs continue normally, with significant developments including Emmanuel Macron's scheduled speech on nuclear deterrence.
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