Following comments by Donald Trump regarding NATO, a German minister has proposed that the UK should expand its nuclear arsenal to 'protect' Europe, suggesting an expanded role for the UK and France in Europe's nuclear defense strategy. However, this stance has been met with skepticism by some, with a top German policymaker, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, arguing that EU nuclear weapons are 'unrealistic' and that the focus should instead be on developing a common European army and cyber-defense system. Additionally, an ally of Olaf Scholz has warned that the EU may need to consider its own nuclear deterrent 'if Trump wins'.
EU will need its own nuclear deterrent if Trump wins, Olaf Scholz ally warns https://t.co/oUAEGuprJo
EU nuclear weapons ‘unrealistic’ – top German policymaker The bloc should instead prioritize building a common European army and cyber-defense system, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann said https://t.co/jSnvoNKSRI https://t.co/7AdrIg9tWm
German minister calls for UK to expand nuclear weapons to 'protect' Europe following Trump's Nato comments https://t.co/gGllhS0du2
German minister proposes expanded role for UK and France in Europe’s nuclear defense https://t.co/yLnjpcUQsp
UK could contribute to nuclear shield if Trump wins, suggests German minister https://t.co/22Ewq6u7qi