IMF deputy director for Europe on the economic fallout of the Iran war

On today’s episode of Europe Today, Helge Berger, the deputy director of IMF Europe, says the economic forecast for Europe has been dented by the war in Iran, and that a worse-case scenario could see the Eurozone edging towards recession. We also speak to Baroness Cathy Ashton, the former EU foreign policy and trade chief, about EU-US trade relations, the Middle East, and the UK’s efforts to reset its relations with the EU. We also bring you the latest on the Iran war, after President Donald Trump said overnight that he would pause Project Freedom, the operation to free vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” in talks with Iran.Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.