French nuclear umbrella not sufficient or effective to protect Europe – media

Because of Trump, Europe is looking for the nuclear shield. Macron and Merz locate him in France – but a long-standing military sees problems there.

While Donald Trump turns his back on Europe and creates uncertainty about the US nuclear umbrella, the French president announces billions in investments in increased nuclear deterrence and the establishment of France's fourth nuclear air base, which will be located close to the border with Germany.

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TRIBUNE. Following the words of the President of the Republic referring to the extension of the "French nuclear umbrella" to European allies, a collective bringing together academics, associations, diplomats and the military called, in a forum in the "World", for the opening of a global debate on the issue.

In search of new international partnerships, the European Union aspires to ensure a secure supply of fuel, to promote research and to guarantee the safety of nuclear installations in order to become fully autonomous and independent on these issues. Will France be able to take advantage of this renewed interest in extending its nuclear umbrella to the Member States?, asks Nicolas Goldberg, consultant and head of the energy pole of Terra Nova.