What is Europe’s stance on the Israel-Iran conflict?

The German leader and European Commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran last Friday.

The European Union has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next.

So, what is the thinking in European capitals – and how much influence does Europe really have?

Presenter: Neave Barker

Guests:

Pieter Cleppe – Editor-in-chief at BrusselsReport.eu

Steven Erlanger – Chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe at The New York Times in Berlin

Ellie Geranmayeh – Deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations