Von der Leyen: 'Europe needs a protocol for responding to hybrid attacks'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the UN Security Council, calling for the creation of a pan-European emergency protocol to counter hybrid attacks, modeled on NATO's mechanism.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the UN Security Council, calling for the creation of a pan-European emergency protocol to counter hybrid attacks. She proposed a mechanism similar to NATO's Article 4: when one country activates the protocol, all member states convene to coordinate a response. The goal is to create a deterrent against escalation and mitigate the consequences of attacks. The statement was made during a UN Security Council session.