EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens – Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 9 min read 100% complete by Jakub KrupaMarch 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens – Europe live

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Several EU countries are preparing to evacuate citizens from the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. The Czech Republic is planning evacuation flights from Egypt and Jordan, while Smartwings airline will operate flights from Oman to Prague, Bratislava, and Warsaw. Slovakia is also organizing an evacuation flight from Jordan, potentially carrying Czech tourists as well. The evacuations are prompted by the current instability, with thousands of Czechs registering for assistance from the UAE, Oman, Jordan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, are calling for diplomatic solutions to de-escalate the conflict, while some countries warn that further evacuations may be difficult due to airspace closures.

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