France's Macron to discuss extending nuclear support to EU allies amid Russia threat
3 weeks, 3 days ago

France's Macron to discuss extending nuclear support to EU allies amid Russia threat

Hindustan Times  

Raising concerns over security threats posed by Russia in Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron said he will discuss extending his country’s nuclear deterrent to European allies in order to protect the continent. France is the only nuclear power in the European Union and the second nation in Europe, after the United Kingdom, to possess nuclear weapons, apart from Russia. Russia threat to Europe, France Describing Russia as a “threat to France and Europe”, Macron told the nation that he has decided “to open the strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent by our deterrent,” reported AP. Highlighting Russia’s plans to expand its military power significantly by 2030, Macron questioned, “Who can believe that today's Russia will stop at Ukraine?” Macron also said that the allies of the European Union also need to make sure that Russia doesn’t invade Ukraine again once the war is potentially over, which includes “long-term support for the Ukrainian army”, AP reported.

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Trump Prompts European Calls for a Homegrown Nuclear Umbrella
6 days, 1 hour ago

Trump Prompts European Calls for a Homegrown Nuclear Umbrella

Hindustan Times  

He entered France’s nuclear bunker deep under his regal presidential palace to lead an exercise dubbed Poker. That’s led to growing calls for a European nuclear umbrella tapping the arsenals of France and Britain, independent of the U.S. “Sharing nuclear weapons is an issue that we need to talk about,” German Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz said recently, referring to other European …

US, France nuclear stance will trigger volatility as Ukraine War continues
1 week, 2 days ago

US, France nuclear stance will trigger volatility as Ukraine War continues

Firstpost  

The US spending $1.7 trillion on nuclear modernisation in 30 years and Emmanuel Macron’s reckless offering of a European N-umbrella will make the situation worse Around 40 years ago, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev made a historical declaration in Geneva. In February, he said, “There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear weapons.” Earlier this month, he …

Macron boosts Rafale orders, vows to strengthen France against rising threats
1 week, 5 days ago

Macron boosts Rafale orders, vows to strengthen France against rising threats

Hindustan Times  

President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that France planned to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets, adding the country will have to get ready to defend itself “if we want to avoid war.” European countries including France have been seeking to boost defence spending. Speaking during a trip to a military base in Luxeuil-les-Bains in the country's east, Macron said France …

Can France's nuclear umbrella protect Europe?
1 week, 5 days ago

Can France's nuclear umbrella protect Europe?

Firstpost  

With the US seemingly going down the ‘America First’ route, Europe appears to be coming to the realisation that it is on its own. “A number of experts consider that if the United States were to oppose its use, Britain could not easily use its warheads.” As per Euro News, France has vowed to use nuclear weapons only if its …

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
2 weeks, 1 day ago

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella

CNN  

Paris CNN — It’s a new day in Europe. But a more radical solution has also been floated: a European “nuclear umbrella.” If the United States has always been Europe’s big brother, France and the United Kingdom are longstanding nuclear powers too — and some European leaders are wondering whether the ultimate deterrence to Moscow could come from closer to …

Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake

Al Jazeera  

Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe. Ahead of the German elections last month, Friedrich Merz, the head of the Christian Democratic Union, who was already expected to become the next German chancellor, opined: “We need to have discussions with both the British and the French – the two European nuclear powers …

Dutch gov't still counting on nuclear protection from United States
3 weeks ago

Dutch gov't still counting on nuclear protection from United States

NL Times  

The Netherlands still counts on nuclear protection from the United States, despite the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Europe, Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Nieuwsuur. He also said that the Netherlands has not yet approached France about possibly joining their nuclear power, but he expects that a discussion about this will happen “one way or another” soon. French president …

Germany’s Merz open to France extending nuclear deterrent
3 weeks ago

Germany’s Merz open to France extending nuclear deterrent

The Hindu  

Germany’s Friedrich Merz on Sunday reiterated that he was open to France extending its nuclear deterrent in Europe, as the continent seeks to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s upending of the transatlantic alliance. “We simply must become stronger together in nuclear deterrence in Europe,” Mr. Merz, expected to become Germany’s next chancellor after his conservatives won last month’s elections, …

Kremlin, responding to Trump and Macron, says nuclear dialogue with U.S. is essential
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kremlin, responding to Trump and Macron, says nuclear dialogue with U.S. is essential

The Hindu  

Russia said on Friday that it was essential to engage in a dialogue with the United States on arms control after President Donald Trump made a broad call for the world's nuclear powers to ditch their weapons. The Kremlin said these discussions should also include Europe's nuclear arsenals, especially after French President Emmanuel Macron this week suggested extending the protection …

Furious Russia condemns European 'threat' and compares Macron to Hitler and Napoleon after EU agrees massive war chest to rearm and France offers to protect continent with nuclear shield
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Furious Russia condemns European 'threat' and compares Macron to Hitler and Napoleon after EU agrees massive war chest to rearm and France offers to protect continent with nuclear shield

Daily Mail  

Russia's top diplomat has compared Emmanuel Macron to Napoleon and Hitler after France's President offered to extend his nation's nuclear protection to European allies and invited military chiefs to discuss putting boots on the ground in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a press conference during a European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, 06 March 2025 Russia test-launches one …

Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron’s nuclear deterrent proposal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron’s nuclear deterrent proposal

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Poland and Baltic nations welcomed Thursday a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats, a move Moscow quickly dismissed as “extremely confrontational.” The comments came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined European Union leaders in Brussels for an emergency summit on defense and security. …

Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron’s nuclear deterrent proposal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron’s nuclear deterrent proposal

LA Times  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, meets French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defense in Brussels on Thursday. Poland and Baltic nations welcomed on Thursday a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats, a …

Macron proposes strategic talks on nuclear deterrence for Europe
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Macron proposes strategic talks on nuclear deterrence for Europe

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation, in Paris, France, March 5, 2025, in this screen grab taken from a video. PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that he has decided to open strategic discussions with European allies on potential nuclear protection. "Responding to the historic call of the future German chancellor, I have decided to open …

Macron proposes strategic talks on nuclear deterrence for Europe
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Macron proposes strategic talks on nuclear deterrence for Europe

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation, in Paris, France, March 5, 2025, in this screen grab taken from a video. PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that he has decided to open strategic discussions with European allies on potential nuclear protection. "Responding to the historic call of the future German chancellor, I have decided to open …

France to Open Talks to Extend Nuclear Shield for Europe
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

France to Open Talks to Extend Nuclear Shield for Europe

Live Mint  

-- President Emmanuel Macron said he’ll enter into talks on using France’s nuclear capabilities to defend European allies. “I have decided to open the strategic debate on the protection, through our deterrent, of our allies on the European continent.” The French president’s remarks came ahead of an emergency meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday for talks on Ukraine …

Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies

Hindustan Times  

By Ingrid Melander and Michel Rose Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies PARIS -Paris is open to discussing an extension of France's nuclear umbrella to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation, in which he warned that Russia was a threat for all of Europe. European countries …

Macron says he’ll confer with allies on protecting Europe with French nuclear deterrence
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Macron says he’ll confer with allies on protecting Europe with French nuclear deterrence

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will discuss with European allies the possibility of using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats, amid concerns over potential U.S. disengagement. Macron, in a televised address ahead of a special European summit Thursday, described Russia as a “threat to France and Europe,” and said he had decided …

Macron says France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron says France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal

CNN  

Paris CNN — France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not “remain by our side” in the Ukraine-Russia war. “Our nuclear deterrence protects us, it is complete, sovereign, French from end to end,” Macron said …

Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France’s unique strategy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France’s unique strategy

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron says that he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies. In the wake of Trump’s push for Europe to carry the defense burden, German election winner Friedrich Merz recently called for a discussion on “nuclear sharing” with France. It is meant to protect the country’s “vital interests.” Although France is a …

Can Europe REALLY go it alone? EU would need a THOUSAND more nukes to deter Putin if US abandons continent, expert warns amid fears end of NATO alliance is 'days away'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Can Europe REALLY go it alone? EU would need a THOUSAND more nukes to deter Putin if US abandons continent, expert warns amid fears end of NATO alliance is 'days away'

Daily Mail  

Europe would need to dramatically increase its nuclear weapons stockpile should the US withdraw from NATO and cease to provide security guarantees to the continent in the face of threats from Russia, experts have warned. Recognising Europe's vulnerability in the event of a US withdrawal from NATO, German Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz declared last month he would explore the possibility of …

Macron says he is open to talks on Europe’s nuclear deterrence
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Macron says he is open to talks on Europe’s nuclear deterrence

Firstpost  

The bloc is grappling with US President Donald Trump’s willingness to embrace Russian diplomacy and the implications of an extraordinary clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump at the White House on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence for Europe, hinting France could help to protect other EU countries, …

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own?
1 month ago

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own?

Live Mint  

WITHIN HOURS of his party winning national elections, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s presumptive next leader, offered a bombshell on national television. Europe would need to form 50 new brigades, calculates Bruegel, a Brussels-based think-tank, many of them “heavy" units with armour, to replace the 300,000 American troops that it estimates would be deployed to the continent in a war. If Europe …

Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump says French president agreed Europe must bear ‘cost and burden of securing peace’ amid push to end war. Emmanuel Macron has said Europe wants to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, as the French president met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. “I’m here as well after …

As US commitment wavers, Germany’s Chancellor frontrunner Merz backs European-led nuclear defence
1 month, 1 week ago

As US commitment wavers, Germany’s Chancellor frontrunner Merz backs European-led nuclear defence

Firstpost  

The US president and his administration have maintained a combative stance toward Europe, including Germany and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They have also leaned favourably towards Russian President Vladimir Putin European leaders have been contemplating nuclear deterrence without American support openly in recent times. In a major strategic shift, Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor, said Europe …

French President Emmanuel Macron to tell Trump not to be ‘weak’ with Putin in Washington visit
1 month, 1 week ago

French President Emmanuel Macron to tell Trump not to be ‘weak’ with Putin in Washington visit

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he will travel to Washington to try to convince President Donald Trump that his interests were in line with European allies and that showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran. Mr. Macron said the uncertainty in how Mr. Trump was handling Russia's three-year-old …

French President Emmanuel Macron says France and allies ‘united’ on Ukraine ahead of U.S. trip
1 month, 1 week ago

French President Emmanuel Macron says France and allies ‘united’ on Ukraine ahead of U.S. trip

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France and its allies agreed Ukraine's rights and European security concerns should be taken into account in any deal to end the war with Russia, before he heads to Washington next week. We wish for peace in Ukraine that is lasting," Mr. Macron said on X after a meeting with the leaders of 19 …

Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine. But divisions run deep
1 month, 1 week ago

Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine. But divisions run deep

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron painted a veneer of European unity by inviting a small number of handpicked European leaders to the Élysée Palace, while the Trump administration sidelined the continent by moving ahead with direct negotiations on Tuesday with Russia on the war in Ukraine. From Macron’s push for European-led defense to Keir Starmer’s “third way” diplomacy, Giorgia …

European countries to meet in Paris amid standoff with U.S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

European countries to meet in Paris amid standoff with U.S.

The Hindu  

France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid growing concerns over U.S. efforts to end the Ukraine war. "The President will bring together the main European countries tomorrow for discussions on European security," Barrot told the France Inter radio broadcaster on Sunday, without saying …

Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
2 months, 1 week ago

Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office

Associated Press  

CESSON-SEVIGNE, France — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Monday to “wake up” and spend more on defense in order to reduce its reliance on the United States for its security, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power. Macron referred to expected changes in Washington’s foreign policy, especially regarding the war in Ukraine, …

Nuke talks: Iran in huddle with France, UK & Germany before Trump begins second term
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuke talks: Iran in huddle with France, UK & Germany before Trump begins second term

Firstpost  

After holding a discreet meeting in Switzerland’s Geneva, less than a couple of months ago, Iran today again meets with France, Britain and Germany for nuclear talks, barely a week ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the US President Iranian flag flutters in the wind outside of the IAEA headquarters. During his first term, Trump had pursued a policy of …

Macron Warns Iran’s Nuclear Program Close to Point of No Return
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron Warns Iran’s Nuclear Program Close to Point of No Return

Live Mint  

-- French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Iran’s nuclear program is on a potentially irreversible course, nearing a point of no return. “The acceleration of nuclear program is leading us very close to the breaking point,” Macron said during a speech to French ambassadors in Paris on Monday. Iran announced last month it would increase its nuclear fuel-making capacity in …

Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says

Al Jazeera  

French president says Paris will engage with the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump on the ‘Iranian question’. French President Emmanuel Macron has called Iran the main “strategic and security challenge” for Europeans in the Middle East, raising concern over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Speaking to French ambassadors posted around the world on Monday, the French president also criticised Iran …

'Must not delegate forever our security to US': Macron urges Europe to prioritise own interests
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Must not delegate forever our security to US': Macron urges Europe to prioritise own interests

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that Europe must assert its security independence from the US - and defend its “interests” over those of geopolitical rivals French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that Europe must assert its security independence from the US - and defend its “interests” over those of geopolitical rivals. “We must not delegate forever our …

A MEGA response to MAGA
10 months ago

A MEGA response to MAGA

New Indian Express  

In about a week, elections will determine the complexion of a new European parliament. In April, France’s President Emmanuel Macron laid out a characteristically frank analysis of Europe’s challenges, declaring it would “die” if it did not wake up to current realities. Macron’s prescriptions include policies to accelerate self-reliance in raw materials, semiconductors, digital technologies and healthcare; and strategies to …

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes
1 year ago

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his nation 'ready' to use nuclear weapons in an uncharacteristically brash retort to Vladimir Putin following the latest bout of nuclear sabre-rattling from the Kremlin chief. Macron chastised Putin for threatening the use of nuclear devices and reminded him France also has an advanced weapons programme in interviews with French media yesterday. Speaking with …

Could the UK and France form a 'nuclear umbrella' over Europe? German minister calls for Britain to contribute to new nuclear shield as US raises fears that Putin could put anti-satellite weapons into
1 year, 1 month ago

Could the UK and France form a 'nuclear umbrella' over Europe? German minister calls for Britain to contribute to new nuclear shield as US raises fears that Putin could put anti-satellite weapons into

Daily Mail  

A German minister has called for the UK and France to deploy a 'nuclear shield' over Europe to deter a possible Russian strike amid fears NATO may no longer be able to count on US support should Donald Trump win November's presidential elections. HMS Vigilant is one of the UK's fleet of four Vanguard class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines The …

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
1 year, 2 months ago

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans Tuesday to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency. He said France plans to deliver about 40 long-range missiles and “several hundred bombs that our Ukrainian friends are waiting …

Is it for US? Russia on France's ‘don’t deploy nukes on foreign territory'
1 year, 11 months ago

Is it for US? Russia on France's ‘don’t deploy nukes on foreign territory'

Hindustan Times  

Is Paris' demands 'not to deploy nuclear weapons on foreign territory' addressed to Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry asked France President Emmanuel Macron and taking a jibe at the US. The Ministry also shared two images claiming that the US deployed Nuclear weapons across Europe. During a state visit to China, Macron also argued that Russia's recent decision to deploy …

UK and France to agree to develop precision strike weapons at Paris summit
2 years ago

UK and France to agree to develop precision strike weapons at Paris summit

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron are expected to sign off …

France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe
2 years, 4 months ago

France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France’s military strategy must strengthen the country as an independent, respected nuclear-armed power through the end of the decade, warning against a risk of escalation and other global effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine “may precede broader geopolitical rivalries and a future that we have no reason to …

Macron says France will not retaliate with nuclear weapons if Russia uses them in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Macron says France will not retaliate with nuclear weapons if Russia uses them in Ukraine

The Telegraph  

France would not respond to a "tactical" nuclear strike by Russia with nuclear weapons as it is not "our doctrine", Emmanuel Macron has said. Jake Sullivan, the US national security adviser, revealed last month that the United States had made clear to Moscow that it would face "catastrophic consequences" if it used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine. But in an …

Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — While the European Union has agreed to curtail its use of Russian oil and gas, its member nations continue to import and export nuclear fuel that is not under EU sanctions — to the chagrin of the Ukrainian government and environmental activists. Environmental group Greenpeace France denounced the ongoing shipments and called for stopping all trade in nuclear …

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts
2 years, 11 months ago

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Dialogue channels will remain open, but Macron is expected to push for a more aggressive position on Russia. “Now that Le Pen has lost, Macron will push for a full energy embargo, as he has already said that France doesn’t depend on Russian gas,” he told Al Jazeera. “Macron always sustained the autonomy of the EU, and states that its …

NATO also has nukes, France warns Russia's Putin as Ukraine war enters Day 2
3 years, 1 month ago

NATO also has nukes, France warns Russia's Putin as Ukraine war enters Day 2

Hindustan Times  

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters a second day - at least 137 died in yesterday's fighting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said - concerns are being raised over the significant threat posed by nuclear weapons available to both the United States and Russia, as well as other western powers in the region - the United Kingdom and France. French Foreign …

France President Macron vows 'no weakness' in reply to Russia's Ukraine invasion
3 years, 1 month ago

France President Macron vows 'no weakness' in reply to Russia's Ukraine invasion

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron says France and its European allies did everything to try to head off the attack on Ukraine. Macron said in a televised address that Russia's attack is a turning point in European history and as a result there will be profound consequences for our continent and changes in our lives. He said that to this act …

France’s Macron calls for EU plan to ease Russia tensions
3 years, 2 months ago

France’s Macron calls for EU plan to ease Russia tensions

Associated Press  

STRASBOURG, France — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday on the European Union to quickly draw up a new security plan containing proposals to help ease tensions with Russia, as concern mounts that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning an invasion of Ukraine. “We should build it among Europeans, then share it with our allies in the framework of NATO, …

France to build new nuclear reactors to meet climate goals
3 years, 4 months ago

France to build new nuclear reactors to meet climate goals

Associated Press  

France will start building its first new nuclear reactors in decades as part of efforts to meet its promises to reduce planet-warming emissions, French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday. He spoke as climate negotiators in Glasgow debate how to speed up efforts against climate change, and amid concerns around Europe about recent spikes in energy prices and the continent’s dependence …

France’s Macron says nuclear will remain key energy source
4 years, 3 months ago

France’s Macron says nuclear will remain key energy source

Hindustan Times  

Nuclear power will remain a key part of France’s energy supplies, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday in a show of support for the industry even as he looks to reduce nuclear’s dominance as a power source. France has said it will cut its reliance on nuclear energy to 50% from 75% by 2035 and has yet to make a …

France seeks lead post-Brexit role in EU nuclear strategy
5 years, 1 month ago

France seeks lead post-Brexit role in EU nuclear strategy

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday advocated a more coordinated European Union defense strategy in which France, the bloc’s only post-Brexit nuclear power, and its arsenal would occupy a central role. Macron outlined France’s nuclear strategy during a speech to graduating military officers one week after Britain, Europe’s only other nuclear-armed state, officially exited the EU. Evoking the …

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