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How do Germans think about a nuclear shield for Europe? A survey shows which parties are particularly divided on this issue.
Most Germans want independent European nuclear deterrent
A majority of Germans have backed calls for an independent nuclear deterrent to shield Europe. The poll shows broad support for reducing reliance on the US amid growing unease. Follow DW for the latest news from Germany.
The world is becoming more threatening, Europe can hardly protect itself without the US: according to a survey, the Germans want their own nuclear safety – across all party camps. Italy, however, is questioning NATO.
In view of the erratic foreign policy of the United States, some European countries are beginning to consider the development of their own nuclear defence system.
In recent months, debates have intensified as to whether Europe can still rely on the expanded nuclear deterrence of the US – or whether it has to consider its own alternatives to it. However, a mere either-or-approach does not shed light on this. A differentiated approach is needed to address key challenges and options for action on this issue. To this end, three scenarios are outlined below to identify how the European view of the reliability …
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