France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says

French president says Paris could deploy nuclear capable fighter jet to countries such as Germany and Poland France will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said. Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent, the French p...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent

Europe reacts to Macron’s offer to deploy atomic weapons to France’s allies

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time as he invited eight European countries to take part in exercises with French deterrent forces. Announcing a new doctrine of “forward deterrence”, Macron said the plans involving partners including Germany, Britain and Poland would “complicate the calculations of our adversaries”. “We must strengthen our nuclear deterrent in the face of multiple threats, and we must...

By Agence France-Presse

Nouvelle doctrine de dissuasion nucléaire présentée par Macron : le RN «prend acte», Retailleau «rassuré», Mélenchon perplexe

Le discours du chef de l’État a été reçu avec prudence par ses opposants, entre soulagements et réserves.