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French nuclear deterrence for Europe: how effective could it be against Russia?

In February 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron said it was time to reflect on the European dimension of French nuclear deterrence. He proposed a strategic dialogue as well as joint nuclear exercises between European partners. Five years later, Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, responded to this call, advocating an extension…

The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025

Macron warns Russian aggression ‘knows no borders’ in televised address

French president says Europe must prepare for a future without guaranteed US support, warning Russian threat could extend beyond Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

US cuts off intelligence sharing for Ukraine in major blow to Kyiv war effort

Move comes after argument between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Macron open to extending France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies as US reconsiders Ukraine funding – as it happened

French president says he will debate offer at European summit to be attended by Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

Europe is running out of hope Trump is still open to persuasion over Ukraine

Where the US president sees a convivial leader an ocean away, Europeans see a tyrant on its borders breaking all agreements

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable'

France’s prime minister has decried the U_S_ pause on military aid for Ukraine as “unbearable.”

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

France divided over Ukraine as parliamentary debate sparks tensions

While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when it comes to the best approach, reigniting tensions in the country's fractured political landscape.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2025

France's Nuclear Deterrence Policy And European Defense Discussions

French President Macron's proposal for nuclear deterrence discussions with European allies in response to U.S. concerns. France's role in European security...

Top News · Mar 4, 2025

Europe announces unprecedented $840 billion rearmament plan to tackle ‘grave' threats, sending defense giants BAE and Thales soaring

“We are living in the most momentous and dangerous of times. I do not need to describe the grave nature of the threats that we face,” said Ursula von der Leyen.

Fortune · Mar 4, 2025

Poor funding and weak measures 'bury' gender equality in France warns Oxfam

President Emmanuel Macron's promise of greater gender equality has been "buried" due to insufficient budgets and weak measures, NGO Oxfam France has warned, just days before International Women's Day.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2025