""The Americans have the bombs on planes in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Turkey. We are ready to open this discussion.""
In an interview, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed a willingness to discuss the potential deployment of France's nuclear weapons across Europe, highlighting the current U.S. presence in various European nations. He emphasized that any expansion of France's nuclear deterrent would require strict conditions, including maintaining France's defense capabilities and retaining ultimate control over the weapons. Macron's comments reflect growing concerns among European leaders about their reliance on U.S. nuclear guarantees amid evolving geopolitical tensions, prompting discussions of European defense autonomy.
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