Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said that the war against Iran has cost European citizens more than €100 billion so far, warning that its economic consequences are placing a growing burden on ordinary people.
In a video message posted on X, Sánchez argued that European leaders who opposed the war had taken the right decision by refusing to support it. He said they had anticipated that ordinary citizens would ultimately bear the financial consequences of the conflict.
Speaking at a press conference in Brussels on Friday following a European Council meeting, Sánchez said the position of leaders who opposed the war had been vindicated.
He said the consequences of the conflict were evident not only in terms of international law and respect for human rights but also in the economic and social difficulties once again facing European citizens.
Sánchez also highlighted Spain’s domestic response to the economic fallout, saying the Spanish parliament had approved an aid package worth more than €12 billion. The package is intended to support affected economic sectors and citizens who rely on their private vehicles.
The Spanish prime minister stressed that the immediate priority should be to bring the destruction caused by the conflict to an end as soon as possible.
His remarks underline growing European concerns about the economic and social consequences of the conflict, particularly the financial pressure on households and businesses.
Excerpt: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the war against Iran has cost Europeans more than €100 billion, as Spain approves an aid package exceeding €12 billion to support affected sectors and citizens.
