Germans Express Doubts About the US Nuclear Umbrella

In the wake of the US withdrawal, France's President wants to revitalise an old French idea as a European protection power. What opportunities and risks does this entail?

Germans express doubts about the US nuclear umbrella

I believe that public discussions on this topic are wrong. However, the most important thing is that the US nuclear umbrella for Europe cannot be replaced in the near future, and we should not give a different impression, Pistorius said. At the same time, the head of the German Defense Ministry emphasized that there are currently no signs of a significant withdrawal of US troops from Europe or abandonment of the nuclear deterrent. Yes, the Trump…

However, European air defense project Sky Shield is all the more important for the protection of Austria, says Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner.

VIENNA. Minister of Defence Klaudia Tanner (VP) gives a clear refusal to participate in a French nuclear shield, but protection by Sky Shield w re is all the more important.

Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner explains that Austria does not need a nuclear shield, while Sky Shield protection remains important.