Friedrich Merz Rejects German Nuclear Weapons and Questions FCAS Jet

Friedrich Merz ruled out developing German nuclear weapons while citing international treaties and questioning the future of the joint fighter jet project with France.The Chancellor expressed skepticism regarding the FCAS after France requested nuclear and aircraft carrier capabilities that Germany does not seek.Friedrich Merz suggested the Bundeswehr could instead provide aircraft for French or British nuclear weapons as the 2017 collaboration to replace the Eurofighter faces issues.