Discussion on Mutual Assistance in the EU
April 29, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised the discussion on Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty during her meeting with the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Berlin. This discussion follows talks that took place in Ayia Napa, where EU leaders expressed their support for mutual assistance. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called on EU partners to create a structured mechanism for applying this clause. Von der Leyen emphasized that the issue is not whether there will be mutual assistance, but how it will be organized in practice. She also highlighted Germany's significant role in this context.