The European Union is preparing to test its mutual assistance clause under a range of scenarios. Cyprus and Greece want to raise Article 42(7) at the informal summit in Nicosia. At the meeting of EU leaders, Kaja Kallas is expected to brief leaders on the bloc’s security situation.
20. April 2026
20. April 2026
António Costa is blocking a move by the president of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to raise the EU’s solidarity clause at the summit. (Imago / Nurphoto)
Last updated: 20. April 2026
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