Macron plans nuclear protection for European allies - what is behind it?
Macron plans nuclear protection for European allies - what is behind it?
In a significant turn in the European security strategy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he is considering putting ally countries under the protection of French nuclear weapons. This was done in a television speech in which he emphasized that France's nuclear deterrence had made a decisive contribution to maintaining peace and security in Europe since 1964. Macron reacted to a historical call by the future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who had suggested talks about the nuclear participation of Germany. However, the decision on the use of these nuclear weapons remains in the hands of France, emphasized the president: "Whatever happens, the decision was and is always in the hands of the President of the Republic, the commander -in -chief of the armed forces," said Macron. As OE24 reported .Macron’s announcement could have far -reaching consequences for the European security architecture. Through these discussions, which are to be treated in Brussels as part of a special summit of the EU State and Prime Minister, questions about nuclear defense ability and the effects of a possible US course change in relation to Ukraine are raised. So far, France has primarily pursued a defensive nuclear strategy as one of only two nuclear power in Europe, which has so far only included the protection of national interests. It remains unclear whether the planned nuclear protection could also apply to neutral states such as Austria
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