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ANALYSIS | From Umbrella to Uncertainty: Europe and Canada's Nuclear Deterrence Anxiety
Germany and France discuss a joint European nuclear deterrence integrated with NATO amid concerns over a 'deterrence gap' and uncertain U.S. nuclear commitments, officials said.
- On February 13, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany has begun preliminary talks with France on a joint European nuclear deterrence arrangement within NATO, and he added `These talks are in their very early stages`.
- A report released at the Munich Security Conference found a widening "deterrence gap" linked to Russia's aggression and uncertainty about Washington's commitments, affecting NATO allies including Canada.
- France maintains that its nuclear arms remain under sovereign control with any guarantee political, insisting on 'doctrinal control' and deploying ASMP-A cruise and M51 ballistic missiles.
- Several allies have begun seeking shelter under France's nuclear arsenal, with Germany, Poland and Sweden consulting France and the UK, while Merz said the effort complements the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
- NATO has reported plans to launch an 'Arctic Sentry' mission amid growing Russian activity, with Macron committing to strategic dialogue this year, risking alliance cohesion and Arctic stability.
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Cooperation with France is expected to have a nuclear dimension, as announced by the German Chancellor in Munich, while drawing red lines.
NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Saturday that no one in Europe is seeking to replace the United States' nuclear shield, after Germany announced it was in talks with France on nuclear deterrent measures.
Germany And France Move To Build European Nuclear Shield Inside NATO
Germany has initiated discussions with France on the creation of a joint European nuclear deterrence arrangement integrated into NATO structures, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on February 13 during the Munich Security Conference. According to European Pravda, citing Merz’s remarks at the conference, Berlin has begun preliminary talks with Paris on what he described as a European approach to nuclear deterrence. We bring you stories from the gro…
A protection of French brand. Jet Rafale equipped with atomic warheads to be deployed in Germany, Poland, Denmark, Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) and Sweden. I started confidential talks with the French President on European nuclear deterrents, said the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Conference on Security in Munich; the objective, for Berlin, is to avoid the birth of areas with different levels of security within Europe.…
ANALYSIS | From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety
European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to a strategic dialogue — without offering a formal nuclear umbrella.
Germany’s Merz confirms talks with Macron on European nuclear deterrence
MUNICH, Feb 14 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said yesterday that he was in talks with French President Emmanuel Macron about nuclear deterrence, as worries grow about US security commitments to Europe.“I have held confidential talks with the French president about European nuclear deterrence,” Merz said at the opening of the Munich Security Conference.He previously said he was open to France extending its nuclear deterrent in Europe. German…
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