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Nuclear weapons: How the Defense Committee is responding to Macron’s offer of cooperation

After Macron held out the prospect of European partners participating in France’s nuclear deterrent, committee chair Thomas Röwekamp said that participation by the German armed forces should be “examined with France with an open mind.” In the Greens’ view, Macron’s speech also has implications for FCAS.

Gabriel Bub

04. March 2026

Gabriel Bub

04. March 2026

Thomas Röwekamp, chair of the Defense Committee, calls Macron’s speech “the right signal.” (picture alliance/dpa | Michael Kappeler)

Last updated: 04. March 2026

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Nuclear weapons: How the Defense Committee is responding to Macron’s offer of cooperation

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