France to increase nuclear warheads as Macron warns of ‘hardening’ world
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France wants to expand its nuclear arsenal – and Hessen's Prime Minister Boris Rhein (CDU) is behind this course. Rhein has exclusively spoken to OSTHESSEN-NEWS about the plans from Paris. While President Emmanuel Macron announced at the naval base Île Longue near Brest the increase of the nuclear warheads and proposed joint nuclear military exercises with Germany, Rhein evaluates this step as a clear signal for Europe's security. Macron justifi…
France to increase nuclear warheads as Macron warns of ‘hardening’ world
Macron describes new posture as ‘forward deterrence’
French President Emmanuel Macron declared, "We will increase our nuclear warhead stockpile," adding, "In a dangerous and unstable world, to be free, you must be feared." This is the first increase in France's nuclear arsenal in the 30 years since the end of the Cold War. France and other European nations enjoy the protection of the US nuclear umbrella within NATO. However, with the inauguration of Donald Trump's second term last year, the "Atlan…
The press agency dpa reports that Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron are talking about deepening cooperation in the field of nuclear deterrence. It is planned to set up a high-level French-German nuclear control group. In addition, joint exercises will take place, in which Germany would be conventionally, not nuclearly involved. Macron has announced at the same time that the number of French nuclear warheads should be increased.Publically, these…
Emmanuel Macron offers Europeans the stationing of French nuclear weapons. And if possible before Marine Le Pen comes to power in Paris. Emmanuel Macron wants French nuclear weapons Image: keystoneEmmanuel Macron offers Europeans the stationing of French nuclear weapons. And if possible before Marine Le Pen comes to power in Paris.The martial setting matched Macron's defense policy speech: The Île Longue at the extreme tip of Brittany is the bas…
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