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EU Simulation on Member States' Reactions to Attacks

May 4, 2026

This week is critical for Article 42.7 of the EU, as a simulation exercise is taking place in Brussels. Three different scenarios will be examined regarding member states' reactions to attacks. The first scenario concerns an attack on an island nation that is not a NATO member, such as Cyprus. The second will explore the interactions between EU Article 42.7 and NATO Article 5. Finally, the third scenario will focus on cyberattacks and the applicability of the clause to hybrid threats.