Europe’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 01:23 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
European leaders have called for a discussion on using the EU's mutual assistance clause amid US tensions. The move is seen as an alternative to NATO in some quarters, but its effectiveness remains unclear.
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