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Illustration of Ursula von der Leyen addressing European governments on a proposed new security mechanism.
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Von der Leyen Proposes ‘Europe’s Own Article 4’ for Sabotage, Cyberattacks and Drone Incursions

Dissenting Citizen12 seconds ago03 mins

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an EU emergency security mechanism for sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions, alongside a European Security Council that could include Britain.

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