Cyprus urges EU to activate mutual defense clause amid regional tensions

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has formally requested the EU reinstate the mutual defense clause, a mechanism under the Lisbon Treaty that obliges member states to assist a fellow member under armed attack. The move signals heightened security concerns in the Eastern Mediterranean, likely linked to regional instability, though specific triggers remain undisclosed. If activated, it would mark a significant shift in EU defense posture and could escalate tensions with external actors.

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