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In Jordan (left to right): EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council president António Costa, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Crown Prince Hussein ben Abdallah of Jordan (Photo: Copyright European Union, 2026)

EU switches focus to Middle East amid crises in Gaza, Syria and Iran

The European Union has shifted its focus to the Middle East, amid renewed turmoil in the region — from the conflict in Syria to worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and protests throughout Iran.

Cash-for-migrant deals in Jordan and Egypt were both celebrated on Thursday (8 January) by EU leaders on visit to the respective capitals.

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In Jordan (left to right): EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council president António Costa, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Crown Prince Hussein ben Abdallah of Jordan (Photo: Copyright European Union, 2026)

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

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