Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has called for the European Union to develop a clear operational plan for assisting member states under attack.
He urged EU leaders to clarify how Article 42.7 should be implemented, especially when countries are also NATO members, after a recent drone strike in Cyprus.
The move comes amid regional tensions and highlights the need for stronger EU security cooperation and energy independence, as well as closer ties to the Middle East.
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