Article 42.7 of EU Treaties: Implementation Begins After Ayia Napa Summit
Following the political decision at the Ayia Napa summit to discuss the activation of Article 42.7 of the EU Treaties, the difficult implementation phase has now begun. Diplomatic sources in Nicosia report challenges such as legal gaps from the French activation in 2015 as well as missing registration mechanisms and practical guidelines for real-time application. The next steps require intensive diplomatic and legal preparations.