Macron confirmed the readiness to protect European allies with nuclear weapons
Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Getty Images
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that he was ready to consider using French nuclear weapons to protect European allies.
Source: Macron in appeal to the nation on the evening of March 5, reports « European Truth”
Details: The French leader said that he sees a special role in France in the efforts to strengthen Europe's autonomy and defense capability as a country with the « most effective army in Europe » and a nuclear state.
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He noted that from the time when nuclear weapons appeared in France, it was a completely independent sovereign tool that played a role in maintaining peace and security on the European continent.
« But in response to the historical call of the future Chancellor of Germany, I decided to start strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent. Whatever it happens, the decision was always and will be in the hands of the President of the Republic, » Macron assured, answering the first.
Prehistory:
- In an interview that Macron gave March 2 on the way to the summit of European leaders in London, Macron admittedthat France will offer to place its nuclear weapons in the territory of the Allies to replace the US. Macron also suggested that Europe is increased by defense costs up to 3-3.5% of GDP.
- March 4 President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Lyan presented the Rearm Europe's program that can mobilize up to 800 billion euros for defense.
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