Europe, Trump and the war in Iran

Mark Leonard welcomes Piotr Buras , Carla Hobbs , Camille Lons , Jana Puglierin and Arturo Varvelli and to discuss how Europe is responding to the war in Iran. This week Mark Leonard records live from ECFR’s all-staff retreat in Sofia, bringing together colleagues from across the continent to unpack European reactions to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. While some leaders have taken a firm stance against the war, others have shifted position and divisions are emerging across Europe. Why has Spain taken such a clear line against the conflict? How is Germany balancing its relationship with the US, Israel and Ukraine? What role is France seeking to play as a military and diplomatic actor? And how are countries like Italy and Poland navigating domestic pressures alongside their transatlantic ties? This podcast was recorded on March 20, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on Mar 20, 2026.

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