Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has called for discussions with France and Britain on strengthening Europe's nuclear deterrence.
He emphasized that this would not replace U.S. nuclear protection but rather complement it. Merz's comments come amid concerns over the reliability of the transatlantic alliance under U.S. President Donald Trump. His stance signals a shift towards greater European defense autonomy while maintaining NATO commitments.
The proposal reflects growing European security concerns in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.
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Strengthening Europe's nuclear deterrence sounds like a dangerous step in the wrong direction—what we really need is diplomacy, not more nukes.
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Germany's Merz repeats he's open to France extending nuclear deterrent
We simply must become stronger together in nuclear deterrence in Europe,' Merz, expected to become Germany's next chancellor, said in an interview as the continent seeks to respond to US President Donald Trump's upending of the transatlantic alliance.
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