EU leaders agree to prepare a blueprint for activating the mutual assistance clause amid NATO uncertainty.
EU leaders have agreed that the European Commission will prepare a blueprint for how the bloc would respond if Article 42.7 of the EU treaty — the mutual assistance clause — is triggered by a foreign attack. The decision comes amid intensifying criticism of NATO by Donald Trump, including statements that he is considering withdrawing the US from the alliance. Cyprus's President Nikos Christodoulides, who is hosting the talks, confirmed the agreement.
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This event sits in the top 25% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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