French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Paris is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to allied European countries. This announcement follows a suggestion from likely future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for discussions on establishing a nuclear umbrella involving France and the United Kingdom. Germany does not possess nuclear weapons. European leaders are convening in Brussels for a summit to endorse increased defense spending measures and reaffirm support for Kyiv. Discussions will include EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's €800 billion "ReArm Europe" plan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to join the leaders of the 27 EU member states.
Macron Considers Extending French Nuclear Umbrella to Europe Amid Defense Spending Boost Discussions
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