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Video. Iran escalation risks 'stagflation shock' for Europe, Dombrovskis

Updated: 12/03/2026 - 11:52 GMT+1

EU economy chief says intensity and duration of the Iranian war will define fallout of the crisis on Europe as global coalition agrees to the biggest release of oil reserves in history to stabilise energy market.

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