Steinmeier said that the United Nations Security Council had, just a few days ago, again declared ISIL and al‑Nusra to be a threat to international peace and therefore called on all countries to push the terrorist groups back from their territories.

Moreover, France requested support from the EU member states for the fight against ISIL last week. The French Government invoked Article 42 paragraph 7 of the Treaty on European Union, which says that the member states shall have an obligation of aid and assistance if an EU country is the victim of armed aggression.