Dossier
mutual defense clause
Coverage of mutual defense clause in the Nexus archive.
- The little-known clause that Europe’s security may now depend on
The EU's Article 42.7 mutual defense clause, previously obscure, is gaining attention due to Donald Trump's skepticism about U.S. NATO commitments. This clause obligates EU members to aid one another under armed attack, contrasting with the U.S.-led NATO Article 5. The shift highlights reduced reliance on U.S. military presence in Europe.