Mette Frederiksen is considering severe features that can cost many human lives
The play comes in a time when NATO's traditional security guarantees are faltering and the uncertainty about US commitment to Europe is growing. In particular, Donald Trump's decision to put the military support for Ukraine have led many to frown and consider how much Europe should be able to handle in the event of a major conflict.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will not reject the idea. On the way to the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, she was asked for Macron's announcement.
« It's not something we're working on, but you don't make me stand and say no to other people's ideas. Everything will have to be on the table now, » she said.
At the same time, she also kept the door open for Europe to have to turn up its own nuclear capacity if the security policy winds continue to blow in an uncertain direction. With a United States that falters in its support for the continent, and an increasingly aggressive Russian behavior in the back of her head, she believes that the seriousness of the situation should be clear to anyone.
« I hope the seriousness has sunk with everyone now. It's about defending Europe and deterring Russia, » Frederiksen said.
The question of whether Europe needs a stronger nuclear muscle is now officially on the table – and it does not seem to disappear for the time being.
