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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde arrives at the conference center for the Eurogroup finance ministers meeting in capital Nicosia, Cyprus.

Video. Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise

Updated: 10/07/2026 - 13:39 GMT+2

Christine Lagarde warns Europe must strengthen its economy as renewed tensions in the Middle East add fresh uncertainty to the global outlook. EU finance ministers meet in Brussels as the bloc considers new economic measures, trade restrictions on Israeli settlements and updated crypto rules.

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