The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next. So what's the thinking in European capitals? And how much influence does Europe really have?

In this episode: 
Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu.
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, New York Times.
Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of MENA Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations.

Host: Neave Barker 

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The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next. So what's the thinking in European capitals? And how much influence does Europe really have?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu.</li>
<li>Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, New York Times.</li>
<li>Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of MENA Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations.</li>
</ul>
Host: Neave Barker&nbsp;
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