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Belgian Defense Minister to Merz: ‘Keep Your Mouth Shut’ on Nukes

Summary by Politico Europe
Belgium’s Theo Francken urges leaders to be more tight-lipped as talks intensify about European atomic deterrence.

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Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken criticised European leaders because they are talking too much about nuclear weapons, reports POLITICO.

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Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken criticized European leaders for talking too much about certain sensitive issues. "I would ask you to shut your mouth" was his reaction to an interview given recently by the German Chancellor.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is increasingly talking about a European nuclear deterrent, much to the dismay of the Belgian Defense Minister. "I really don't understand why European leaders are so talkative," commented Theo Francken.

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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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