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Macron Ready to Open Europe Nuclear Defense Debate: Vosges Matin

A French navy Barracuda class nuclear attack submarine docked in Toulon's harbour.
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By Alan Katz

April 28, 2024 at 9:39 AM UTC

Updated on

April 28, 2024 at 11:05 AM UTC

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French President Emmanuel Macron said he’s open to discussing nuclear weapons as part of the creation of a credible European defense.

In an interview in the Sunday editions of several regional French newspapers, including Vosges Matin, Macron added nuclear weapons to the list of items up for debate for Europe’s defense.