Germany says talks with France on nuclear deterrence are at an early stage
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Federal Chancellor Merz and French President Macron are discussing a European nuclear shield. Poland's President Nawrocki supports his own nuclear weapons program and at the Munich Security Conference, protection against nuclear threats was one of the top topics. Questions and answers on Europe's nuclear defence capability.
Europe is struggling for its own nuclear deterrence – Macron and Merz are exploring new ways of defence: but the lack of confidence in the US is growing.
Does Europe need a joint nuclear deterrence under the leadership of the French? Chancellor Merz openly points out this. SPD man Hatzenich sharply criticizes this.
Cristian Diaconescu commented, at Digi24, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a common nuclear defence with France. The former minister said that, theoretically, France could cover another state with the nuclear arsenal, but this was thought of only from the beginning for its own defence. Diaconescu also said that "for no one is clear, starting from such issues as far away as possible".
Chancellor Merz wants to place Germany under a European nuclear protection umbrella. How realistic is the plan, and what do critics say?
Chancellor Merz accepted the French offer to talk about a European nuclear shield.
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