French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he will negotiate with European allies about the use of nuclear weapons to protect the European Union.
On March 5, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he would hold strategic talks with European allies on the use of nuclear weapons to protect the entire European Union (EU). The statement was made ahead of an EU summit on the Ukraine issue.
Speaking on television, President Macron said the decision was in response to a call by Friedrich Merz, likely to become German Chancellor, who proposed relying not only on the US but also on France in terms of nuclear deterrence.
Mr. Macron also noted that Europe remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its partnership with the United States, but Europe itself must do more to decide its future.
France is scheduled to hold a meeting next week with countries ready to contribute to a future European force deployed in Ukraine.
This is an important step in strengthening regional cooperation and security, and demonstrates France's commitment to protecting and stabilizing Europe.