European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib discussed the EU's commitment to repatriating stranded Europeans in the Gulf and preparing for a potential humanitarian crisis amid Middle East tensions. The Commission has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, organizing repatriation flights and stockpiling supplies. Lahbib also emphasized the importance of increasing women's participation in STEM fields to address gender inequality and its economic costs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)