VON DER LEYEN said recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz exposed supply‑chain vulnerabilities and called for joint development of alternative routes and new corridors, notably the "India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor" (IMEC). She said strengthening connectivity can turn those vulnerabilities into opportunities.

2026-06-16

VON DER LEYEN said recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz exposed supply‑chain vulnerabilities and called for joint development of alternative routes and new corridors, notably the "India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor" (IMEC). She said strengthening connectivity can turn those vulnerabilities into opportunities.