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EU has mutual defense clause just like NATO. France is strong proponent of the clause and the only country to ever invoke it. France is also NATO member like T
by nabla9 6y ago
EU has mutual defense clause just like NATO. France is strong proponent of the clause and the only country to ever invoke it.
France is also NATO member like Turkey. But if Turkey and Greece go into war with each other, sides are taken. Greece is EU member, Turkey is not.
- ericmay 6y agoGreece would fall under NATO protection in this scenario (plus EU) as it's a member of NATO. NATO is a defensive pact, so I think attacking a NATO member (even if you're a NATO member) likely results in NATO action against the aggressor.
- nabla9 6y agoNATO has not rules for war between members. When NATO's Article 5 (mutual defense) is invoked, all decisions require consensus so that does not work. When Greece-Turkey conflicts have happened in the past, NATO members have used strong diplomatic pressure. Turkey might be booted from NATO if war escalates. France has made its choice clear. They are protecting Greece against Turkey. (1) France challenges Turkey’s territorial and resource claims. (2) French have conducted a joint military exercise with Greece and Cyprus as message to Turkey.
- AnimalMuppet 6y agoWhen did France invoke the EU's mutual defense clause?
- nabla9 6y ago2015 after the Paris attacks.