Paris [France], March 3 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled updates to France's doctrine on the potential use of nuclear weapons, marking what he described as a new phase in the country's deterrence strategy.
Speaking from a military base hosting France's ballistic missile submarines, Macron said Paris would recalibrate its nuclear posture to complement NATO's broader mission while preserving full national sovereignty over its arsenal.
He also invited European allies to take part in nuclear deterrence exercises as part of efforts to strengthen continental security coordination, France24 reported.
'What I'd like is for Europeans to regain control of their own destiny,' Macron said.
France is poised to increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, reflecting growing concerns over Europe's security environment amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and debates over the future of transatlantic defence guarantees, France24 reported on Monday.
Macron emphasised that France's nuclear capability would remain dedicated to maintaining peace, but he underscored the strength of the country's arsenal.
He warned of France's capacity to potentially draw on its significant nuclear force in a way 'that no country, no power, however strong, could recover'.
The President further announced that France will host a summit in Paris on March 10 aimed at promoting the development and use of nuclear energy.
He acknowledged that France is well placed 'to promote civilian nuclear energy'.
The address was aimed at clarifying how France's nuclear weapons fit into Europe's evolving security architecture, particularly in the wake of the....
