Video viEUws.eu: Mutual defence clause: 'We need cooperation rather than political posturing' says ECR Group | EU Citizens & Consumers

Met dank overgenomen van viEUws - The EU Policy Broadcaster, gepubliceerd op woensdag 20 januari 2016.

Last November, in the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris, France invoked the mutual defence clause which calls on other EU member states to give it “aid and assistance” in its fight against ISIS. On Wednesday, MEPs convened a debate on France’s unprecedented demand with EU HR/VP Federica Mogherini i. A vote is set to be cast on Thursday. James Holtum, ECR Group spokesperson, unveils the details of this landmark ruling.