Overview
- Macron said he ordered an increase in France's nuclear warheads to sustain a credible deterrent in a more unstable world.
- He outlined an "advanced" European framework that lets partners join French-led nuclear deterrence exercises and host French strategic air forces on allied territory.
- Paris said up to eight partners have accepted in principle—Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden and Denmark.
- Macron stressed that any decision to use nuclear weapons remains the sole responsibility of the French presidency.
- European leaders signaled engagement, with Poland confirming talks, Germany planning participation in exercises this year, and Sweden, Belgium and Denmark voicing support.