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Von der Leyen Proposes NATO-Like EU Hybrid Threat Mechanism

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC · How we work

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a NATO-like EU mechanism to counter hybrid threats.
She suggested the EU tool copy NATO Article 4, allowing any member to call emergency meetings.
The commission will outline a European Security Council that could involve Britain, Canada, Norway and Ukraine.
Germany, Denmark and Poland have accused Russia of recent drone incursions, sabotage, arson and defence-site surveillance.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a NATO-like EU mechanism to counter hybrid threats.
She suggested the EU tool copy NATO Article 4, allowing any member to call emergency meetings.
The commission will outline a European Security Council that could involve Britain, Canada, Norway and Ukraine.
Germany, Denmark and Poland have accused Russia of recent drone incursions, sabotage, arson and defence-site surveillance.