French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is open to discussing extending its nuclear protection to European allies in response to growing security threats from Russia. In a televised address, he emphasized that France’s nuclear deterrent is sovereign but suggested opening strategic discussions on broader European defense. This comes after Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned NATO’s future and called for talks on European nuclear security.
Macron also stressed the need for increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine, acknowledging concerns over Russia and uncertainty regarding U.S. commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump. He warned that Europe must prepare for potential shifts in global alliances and called Russia a direct threat to France and Europe.
France, one of Europe’s two nuclear powers alongside the UK, has historically maintained its nuclear arsenal for national defense. With 290 nuclear warheads, it operates air- and sea-based deterrence systems. Macron’s remarks coincide with diplomatic efforts to reinforce European security and address tensions between Washington and Kyiv. Meanwhile, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Macron’s concerns, mocking his warnings about Russia.
Source – CGTN
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