French President Macron says new times require a hardening of our nuclear doctrine, and that Russia has not stopped making new nuclear weapons

Macron's remarks about reinforcing France's nuclear doctrine signal a shift towards a more assertive military posture in response to perceived Russian threats.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Mar 2026, 14:34 UTCOn the live feed at 14:14 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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France could move temporarily nuclear warheads abroad for the first time, as a pledge to increase the size of the country's arsenal.
Current reform of nuclear doctrine has been elaborated transparently with US and Britain.
Germany will have a key role; Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark will join French efforts too.

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This move could heighten tensions within Europe, prompting a reevaluation of defense strategies among NATO allies, particularly affecting market sentiment towards defense and security sectors. The involvement of key EU nations suggests a coordinated response, which may also influence broader geopolitical dynamics and energy markets.

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