European summit in Cyprus tackles Middle East, Strait of Hormuz and collective defence

Sommet européen à Chypre : après l'Ukraine, le Moyen-Orient au menu des discussions

Apr 24, 2026, 01:09 PM fr source ↗

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Summary

European leaders have gathered in Cyprus for an informal summit joined by the heads of government of Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Middle Eastern tensions, the Strait of Hormuz crisis and European collective defence are at the heart of discussions.

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Les dirigeants européens se réunissent à Chypre pour un sommet informel accueillant des leaders libanais, égyptien, syrien et jordanien pour débattre de la situation au Moyen-Orient, du détroit d’Ormuz et de la défense commune. Décryptage d'Anne Corpet, chroniqueuse international France 24.

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