As usual, a very scholarly piece from Braden. A once over lightly

Middle East Peace: Europe Strategizes To Counter U.S. Hegemony

Summary
Europe is backing an unofficial Middle East peace proposal in a bid to strengthen its hand in the region and curb U.S. influence. The maneuvering will not lead to a clash between Brussels and Washington, but it will improve the geopolitical position of some actors in the region who are out of favor with the United States.

You'll get what EU is up to.