France, nuclear umbrella and Europe

France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
At the heart of NATO, the world’s longest-standing security alliance, is the notion that an attack on one is an attack on all. But with many in Europe doubting a Trump-led United States will really come through for them,
France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?
President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.
Explainer: How realistic is France's offer to extend its nuclear umbrella?
President Emmanuel Macron has said he will launch a strategic dialogue on extending the protection offered by France's nuclear arsenal to its European partners.
Germany's Merz repeats he's open to France extending nuclear deterrent
We simply must become stronger together in nuclear deterrence in Europe,' Merz, expected to become Germany's next chancellor, said in an interview as the continent seeks to respond to US President Donald Trump's upending of the transatlantic alliance.
France Open to Discussing Extension of Nuclear Deterrence, Macron Says
In a televised address, President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe needed to deal with a retreating America and a bellicose Russia.
France to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says
France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not “remain by our side” in the Ukraine-Russia war.
Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France’s unique strategy
French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies.
France shares intel with Ukraine as Macron floats nuclear umbrella
PARIS — France’s defense minister said the country is sharing intelligence resources with Ukraine, after President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea of expanding the French nuclear deterrent to protect European allies. The moves here follow doubts about whether Europe can still count on the United States to help defend against Russian aggression.
Germany’s Merz open to France extending nuclear deterrent
Germany’s Friedrich Merz on Sunday (March 5, 2025) reiterated that he was open to France extending its nuclear deterrent in Europe, as the continent seeks to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s upending of the transatlantic alliance.
EU leaders cautiously welcome Macron's nuclear umbrella offer
European leaders showed a cautiously receptive ear to President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to debate extending the French nuclear umbrella to Europe on Thursday, though some were reluctant to draw a line under years of U.
France Considers Expanding Its Nuclear Umbrella Over Europe
With U.S. security commitments in question, discussions grow around France’s nuclear deterrence strategy for the continent.
Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President ...
EDF seeks clients outside France for long-term nuclear power contracts
French power giant EDF said on Thursday it will offer long-term nuclear power contracts to companies outside France as long ...
Germany’s Merz wants European nukes to boost US umbrella
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said he would like to speak with France and Britain about sharing their nuclear weapons.
Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposal
Poland and Baltic nations have welcomed a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s ...