The EU's mutual defence clause needs to be operationalised for situations below NATO's Article 5, according to General Seán Clancy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of EU independence in defence at the Munich Security Conference, highlighting the need for trust and capability in mutual defence. The EU is undergoing a defence overhaul due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with concerns about US commitment to European security. The EU aims to enhance readiness by 2030 through joint defence procurement and addressing capability gaps, although progress varies by sector. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)