Von der Leyen Calls for New European Security Council and EU-Wide Emergency Protocol
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new security body and a bloc-wide emergency protocol, saying the initiative would work alongside, not replace, cooperation with NATO.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the creation of a new "European Security Council" along with a bloc-wide emergency security protocol, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Von der Leyen said the proposed initiative is intended to strengthen the European Union's ability to respond to security threats and coordinate among member states, the report said.
She emphasized that the new council and protocol would complement, rather than replace, the EU's existing security cooperation with NATO, according to the report.
Details on the specific structure, mandate, and timeline for establishing the proposed European Security Council were not immediately available in the report.
The proposal comes amid ongoing discussions within the EU over strengthening collective defense and security coordination among member states.
Anadolu Agency did not specify the venue or date of von der Leyen's remarks in the excerpt reviewed.
Sources
- EU Commission chief calls for new European Security Council,' bloc-wide emergency security protocol — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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