Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to address France's nuclear policy amid concerns in Europe about Russia's actions and uncertainties regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's reliability as an ally. France remains the only nuclear-armed EU member, and Macron's update comes as Europe reassesses its defense needs.
Key Facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron will speak about nuclear policy, focusing on submarine and airplane warheads.
- Concerns in Europe are rising over Russia's potential threats beyond Ukraine.
- Some Europeans doubt the reliability of U.S. President Donald Trump as an ally.
- France is the only EU member with nuclear weapons.
- European leaders are considering their own nuclear options if U.S. support falters.
- France has four submarines capable of launching nuclear missiles.
- The geopolitical situation has changed with Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and increased global nuclear threats.
