Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration

Britain, France, Spain and other European countries faced multiple simultaneous crises during summer 2026, including wildfires, migration flows, and effects from conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. The scale and simultaneity of these events strained government resources and decision-making capacity across the continent. European leaders faced questions about their ability to respond independently to external pressures and internal emergencies.

Next story