German Defense Minister says nuclear deterrence will be provided by the US for the "foreseeable future"; Germany will support France with conventional weapons and not by participating in nuclear deterrence

This statement underscores Berlin's reliance on U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Feb 2026, 12:22 UTCOn the live feed at 12:02 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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nuclear capabilities, reinforcing the transatlantic security relationship while limiting its own commitments to conventional support for France. The focus on conventional arms rather than nuclear deterrence may signal a strategic posture aiming to maintain defense capabilities without escalating nuclear tensions, which could influence market sentiment towards European security assets and defense-related stocks.

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