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How Macron is expanding France's nuclear weapons doctrine

Macron's speech on French nuclear doctrine marks a “fundamental change,” says one expert. France wants to expand its nuclear arsenal and is considering deploying nuclear weapons in other European countries.

03. March 2026
Emmanuel Macron am Montag bei seiner Rede vor dem Atomwaffen-U-Boot „le Temeraire" am Stützpunkt in Île Longue.
Emmanuel Macron on Monday during his speech in front of the nuclear submarine “Le Téméraire” at the base in Île Longue. (picture alliance/associated press/Yoan Valat)

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Last updated: 03. March 2026