Germany's Merz Wants European Nuclear Weapons to Boost US Shield
Merz seeks talks with France and UK on sharing nuclear weapons, but not as a substitute for US protection. Germany is bound to non-nuclear defence due to its Second World War past, but participates in NATO weapons-sharing arrangements. Merz plans coalition by Easter, crucially needing Green Party support to pass key financial measures.
- The proposal for shared European nuclear weapons could be seen as a pragmatic response to Russia's increasing military presence in Europe, where deterrence is a top priority.
- How would the deployment of such nuclear assets affect the delicate balance between collective security and individual national sovereignty within the EU?