Emmanuel Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal to Shield 8 Allies

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Emmanuel Macron announced an expansion of the French nuclear arsenal and a new "forward deterrence" concept extending protection to 8 European partners including Germany and Poland.Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin confirmed the project will be funded by a €36 billion increase to the 2024-2030 military programming law, with the 2026 nuclear budget reaching €57.1 billion.While leaders like Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk welcomed the strategic shift, domestic critics Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella demanded that protected allies prioritize purchasing French military equipment.
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