Each a threat against an EU country is also against the EU itself, a spokesman for the European Commission said today at a press conference in response to a question related to threats against Cyprus by the leader of "Hezbollah" Hassan Nasrallah, quoted by BTA.
Cyprus has the full support of the EU, including regarding the Cypriot president's statement in response to these threats, the spokesperson added. He noted that this issue will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the EU Council on Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg on Monday.
We are monitoring the situation along the border between Lebanon and Israel carefully, we are concerned about the growing tension, the spokesman said. He clarified that the EU is talking with many partners in the region to calm the situation. Asked if this also included talks with "Hezbollah", he confirmed and specified that the organization has a political wing represented in Lebanon's parliament and government. "Hezbollah" is part of society and the political spectrum in the country, we have clearly presented the EU's expectations, the spokesperson summarized.