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Debate on the EU Mutual Defence Clause

Summary

The European Parliament debates the implications of France invoking the EU's mutual defence clause for the first time following terrorist attacks.
10 21.01.2016
Other
defence
public safety
social policy
european union
international relations

Key points

  • The unprecedented activation of the mutual defence clause by France following the 2015 Paris attacks.
  • The debate over whether terrorist threats are better addressed via military assistance clauses or solidarity clauses.
  • The urgent need to establish practical guidelines and a policy framework for future use of these legal tools.
  • The importance of strengthening cooperation with NATO as the foundation of European collective defence.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the mutual assistance clause, Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of Article 42(7) on the Treaty on European Union MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of Article 42(7) on the Treaty on European Union JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) Mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU)
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