In response to escalating tensions within NATO and Donald Trump's recent criticisms, EU leaders have decided to draft a blueprint for the mutual assistance pact outlined in Article 42.7 of the EU treaty. This article obligates member states to provide aid if a fellow member is attacked. Nikos Christodoulides, the president of Cyprus, emphasized the need for clarity on how this clause would be implemented, especially after Trump labeled NATO as 'very disappointing' following European nations' reluctance to engage in the US-Israeli conflict over Iran. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Spain's NATO membership while criticizing the US's military actions in the Middle East. The EU's mutual assistance clause has only been invoked once, by France after the 2015 Paris attacks. The lack of detailed procedures for Article 42.7 has raised concerns among member states about its practical application in crisis situations. As tensions rise, EU diplomats plan to hold tabletop exercises in May to explore various scenarios for activating the mutual assistance pact.