EU huddle in Cyprus faces 42.7 question: Mutual defence clause in focus as Trump unsettles Nato

European leaders are meeting in Cyprus to discuss the EU’s Article 42.7 on mutual defence as American commitment to Nato is no longer assured under President Donald Trump. But the move is a double‑edged sword: while strengthening Europe’s self‑reliance, it has raised concerns that it could blur Nato’s role and further alienate Washington.

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