(February 21, 2025)

An extension of the French and British nuclear deterrent to other European countries has been on the table for several years, but has gained more urgency with the gradual withdrawal of the US from Europe‘s security architecture.

Most recently in early 2024, France’s Emmanuel Macron had pitched the creation of a new ‚strategic dialogue‘ on the French nuclear strategy with key European partners, and offered joint deterrence exercises.

Macron echoed this perspective in a live chat on social media on Thursday evening.