Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union’s mutual defence clause, in its treaty, is clear and effective. He praised EU countries for helping Cyprus after a drone attack and called for Europe to strengthen its own security rather than rely on NATO and the United States under President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The EU’s mutual defence clause is in article 42, paragraph 7 of its treaty.
- Several EU countries sent military aid to Cyprus after a drone strike on a British airbase on February 28.
- Macron believes this EU clause is stronger than NATO’s article 5, which says members defend each other if attacked.
- He expressed doubts about the US commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump.
- EU leaders are working on rules for how to use the EU's mutual defence clause effectively.
- The Greek Prime Minister called the EU’s military aid to Cyprus a “gamechanger” for European defence.
- Macron and the Greek Prime Minister signed nine new agreements to strengthen cooperation, including on scientific research and nuclear technology.
- Macron promised France would defend Greece if attacked by Turkey, a long-time regional rival.
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