Trump news at a glance: as president’s relations with Nato fray, EU leaders explore their options
Summary
European Union leaders are preparing a plan on how to use a lesser-known defense rule, article 42.7, in case of an attack on an EU country. This comes amid concerns about how the United States, under President Trump, might act towards NATO allies and a report that the US considered suspending Spain from NATO.Key Facts
- EU leaders have asked the European Commission to create a plan for responding if article 42.7 of the EU treaty is triggered, which involves mutual defense among member states.
- Article 42.7 was discussed during meetings hosted by Cyprus amid growing worries about US commitment to NATO.
- President Trump has openly criticized NATO members and said he is seriously considering withdrawing the US from NATO.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated Spain remains a loyal NATO member but criticized the use of force in the Middle East.
- The European Council President António Costa said there was a recent test of the mutual assistance clause after a drone strike on a British base in Cyprus, with support from other EU countries.
- President Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to restart talks about the nearly two-month Iran conflict.
- A US court blocked one of Trump’s executive orders that suspended asylum access at the southern border.
- The US Department of Justice dropped a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, helping Trump’s nomination process.
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