Telegraph: France might position nuclear weapons in Germany
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France is ready to extend its nuclear deterrent capabilities to other EU nations and is considering deploying fighter jets armed with nuclear weapons to Germany, according to a report by The Telegraph on Monday, which cited an unnamed French official.
This development follows Friedrich Merz's call for the UK and France to provide nuclear protection to Germany after his Christian Democratic Union party won the recent parliamentary election. France’s nuclear arsenal, which has around 300 warheads, operates independently of NATO, in contrast to the UK's nuclear capabilities that are integrated into NATO’s defense strategy.
Sources from the German diplomatic community informed The Telegraph that discussions on this matter are still in the early stages, and a formal request for an EU nuclear deterrent is unlikely unless the US withdraws its military presence from Germany. However, the CDU is reportedly interested in securing a "nuclear umbrella" and is willing to finance it. Observers also note that the potential for French nuclear deployments in Germany might compel the UK to align similarly.
In addition, a French official told the publication that placing nuclear-armed fighter jets in Germany “should not be difficult and would send a strong message” to Russia. These remarks highlight concerns among some EU leaders about the possibility of a Russian attack on the EU, a claim that the Kremlin has consistently denied.
Further reports suggest that Macron has already engaged in discussions with Merz regarding this topic and shared his European security strategy with US President Donald Trump, who recently indicated that the US would not be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine once a peace agreement is reached.
Historically, Macron has advocated for the EU to formulate a “massive defense plan,” increase military expenditures, and establish a “European army” in response to escalating tensions with Russia and the US's reluctance to continue supporting European security. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the defense spending levels of NATO’s European members and has threatened to withdraw US protection from nations that do not contribute adequately.
Russia has consistently dismissed any allegations of intending to attack NATO, with President Putin labeling such claims as “nonsense.” The Kremlin has reiterated its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and stated that its nuclear policy only permits the use of such arms in scenarios that threaten the country's sovereignty or existence. Moreover, Moscow has criticized NATO's ongoing expansion, citing it as a primary factor contributing to the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
This development follows Friedrich Merz's call for the UK and France to provide nuclear protection to Germany after his Christian Democratic Union party won the recent parliamentary election. France’s nuclear arsenal, which has around 300 warheads, operates independently of NATO, in contrast to the UK's nuclear capabilities that are integrated into NATO’s defense strategy.
Sources from the German diplomatic community informed The Telegraph that discussions on this matter are still in the early stages, and a formal request for an EU nuclear deterrent is unlikely unless the US withdraws its military presence from Germany. However, the CDU is reportedly interested in securing a "nuclear umbrella" and is willing to finance it. Observers also note that the potential for French nuclear deployments in Germany might compel the UK to align similarly.
In addition, a French official told the publication that placing nuclear-armed fighter jets in Germany “should not be difficult and would send a strong message” to Russia. These remarks highlight concerns among some EU leaders about the possibility of a Russian attack on the EU, a claim that the Kremlin has consistently denied.
Further reports suggest that Macron has already engaged in discussions with Merz regarding this topic and shared his European security strategy with US President Donald Trump, who recently indicated that the US would not be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine once a peace agreement is reached.
Historically, Macron has advocated for the EU to formulate a “massive defense plan,” increase military expenditures, and establish a “European army” in response to escalating tensions with Russia and the US's reluctance to continue supporting European security. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the defense spending levels of NATO’s European members and has threatened to withdraw US protection from nations that do not contribute adequately.
Russia has consistently dismissed any allegations of intending to attack NATO, with President Putin labeling such claims as “nonsense.” The Kremlin has reiterated its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and stated that its nuclear policy only permits the use of such arms in scenarios that threaten the country's sovereignty or existence. Moreover, Moscow has criticized NATO's ongoing expansion, citing it as a primary factor contributing to the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
