Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his willingness to negotiate the deployment of French nuclear weapons to European allies, emphasizing France's sole control over their use.
• Macron stated that any hosting agreements must ensure France's financial independence and maintain its full defense capabilities.
• Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Lithuania have expressed interest in hosting French nuclear weapons, reflecting rising concerns about Russian aggression.
• Macron highlighted the precedent of U.S. nuclear deployments in Europe, referencing American nuclear weapons stationed in Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Turkey.
• Formal negotiations are expected to define the framework for potential deployments in the coming months, as EU nations seek to strengthen strategic autonomy without undermining U.S. security commitments.