Europe reacts to Macron’s offer to deploy atomic weapons to France’s allies

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 2, 2026 at 08:40 PM
Europe reacts to Macron’s offer to deploy atomic weapons to France’s allies
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced a potential new "forward deterrence" doctrine, offering to include allied European nations in exercises with France's nuclear deterrent forces. Macron invited eight countries, including Germany, Britain, and Poland, to participate, aiming to strengthen European security amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and concerns about wavering U.S. commitment. He stated this initiative would complicate adversaries' calculations and reinforce deterrence within Europe. While Denmark's Prime Minister acknowledged the necessity of discussing deterrence due to the threat from Moscow, she ruled out hosting French nuclear weapons on Danish soil. The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden, and Denmark are also potential participants in the exercises.

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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen ruled out French atomic bombs on Danish soil.

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We must strengthen our nuclear deterrent in the face of multiple threats.

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The plans involve partners including Germany, Britain and Poland.

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Macron invited eight European countries to take part in exercises with French deterrent forces.

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France could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time.

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nuclear deterrence 90% france 80% europe 70% atomic weapons 70% allied countries 60% emmanuel macron 60% european security 50% forward deterrence 50% russia 40% ukraine war 40%

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