Macron asserts EU mutual defence clause is unambiguous and stronger than NATO Article 5
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 25
Macron asserts EU mutual defence clause is unambiguous and stronger than NATO Article 5
10 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 25
Speaking in Athens, Macron highlighted the EU clause's activation after the February drone attack on a British base in Cyprus, with France, Greece, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Portugal sending military aid.
He renewed a bilateral defence pact with Greece, signing nine new cooperation accords, and pledged French support if Greece faces attack, urging the EU to take its mutual assistance clause seriously amid doubts over US commitment.
EU leaders are developing a handbook for the clause's use, as concerns grow over NATO reliability due to US criticism, prompting calls for Europe to strengthen its own security and geopolitical standing.
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