Jean Luc and Peter Mingils talk about France and Germany and possibilities on Nuclear sharing on Building Fortunes Radio
Big developments in European security right now (Feb 2026): Germany and France are holding strategic discussions about closer nuclear deterrence cooperation. This comes amid growing concerns over U.S. commitments under NATO and the need for stronger European defense autonomy.Key points:
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed private talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on this topic.
- Germany is not pursuing its own nuclear weapons – Merz explicitly ruled that out, citing treaties like the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Two Plus Four Agreement.
- Instead, ideas include potentially allowing German aircraft (like future F-35s) to carry French (or even British) nuclear bombs in a “nuclear sharing” setup similar to NATO’s current U.S. model.
- France has offered to extend its nuclear umbrella (deterrence protection) to Germany and possibly other European allies. Macron has pushed for a more “European dimension” to France’s independent arsenal.
- These talks are very early stage – no formal agreement, no actual sharing of weapons or control has happened. Officials stress this would supplement (not replace) the U.S. nuclear umbrella in NATO.
Why now? Doubts about long-term U.S. reliability, Russia’s actions, and the expiration of key arms control deals are pushing Europe to explore options for its own “strategic backstop.”This is part of a broader push for European strategic autonomy – but it’s sensitive. France insists on keeping full control over its ~290 warheads, and any shift would need careful negotiation.No nukes being “shared” physically between France and Germany in 2026 – it’s all about dialogue on extended deterrence and possible future arrangements.What do you think – smart move for Europe, or risky step? Sources: Recent reports from Defense News, Bloomberg, Reuters, and Munich Security Conference discussions.
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