Friedrich Merz Rejects Nuclear Weapons and Threatens Defense Exit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ruled out developing nuclear weapons while threatening to withdraw from the multi-billion euro Future Combat Air System project with France.The decision follows fundamental disagreements with Emmanuel Macron over the technical requirements for the next-generation fighter, including nuclear and carrier capabilities.Friedrich Merz cited international treaties as the legal basis for rejecting a sovereign arsenal, though Germany remains willing to deliver French or British weapons.