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Macron says ready to 'open debate' on role of nuclear weapons in European defence

The French President emphasized the need for a European-led defense strategy, including anti-missile defense and nuclear weapons.
France expressed willingness to enhance its defense contributions to Europe post-Brexit and maintain its own nuclear weapons.
Macron warned of a European existential threat from Russian aggression and urged a defense strategy less reliant on the US, emphasizing the use of long-range missiles.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

France's nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate, Macron says

PARIS (Reuters) - France's nuclear weapons should be part of the European defence debate, French President Emmanuel Macron told a group of regional newspapers on Sunday, in comments that drew fire from his political opponents ahead of EU elections in June. Read full story

13 days ago·Malaysia

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WION

Macron says ready to 'open debate' on role of nuclear weapons in European defence

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he is all set to "open the debate" about the role nuclear weapons play in a common European defence. "I am ready to open this debate which must include anti-missile defence, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for those who have them or who host American nuclear armaments," the French president said in an interview with regional press group EBRA. "Let us put it all on the table and see what rea…

13 days ago·Noida, India

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Macron calls for EU nuclear force

Europe must think about building “a credible European defense” backed by nuclear weapons, Emmanuel Macron has said

13 days ago·Russian Federation

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Le Figaro

Emmanuel Macron wants to "open the debate" on a European defence including nuclear weapons

In an interview published Saturday evening by the newspapers of the Ebra Group, the Head of State also pointed the finger at the National Assembly, which "does not propose anything" in the campaign for Europeans.

13 days ago·Paris, France

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Zeit Online

European Defence: Macron calls for debate on role of nuclear weapons

France is ready to contribute more to the defence of Europe, Macron says. The nuclear deterrence that can be offered is an "unavoidable element".

13 days ago·Germany

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Le Parisien

Emmanuel Macron ready to "open the debate" on a European defence including nuclear weapons

The French President reiterated his readiness to "open the debate" on a European defence that would also include nuclear weapons, in an interview with young Europeans.

13 days ago·Paris, France

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