The article discusses Europe's shifting security dynamics under the Trump administration, which prompts Germany to consider nuclear sharing with France and Britain. Germany, bound by non-proliferation treaties, cannot develop its own nuclear arsenal, leading to discussions on mutual access to nuclear deterrents. French officials, however, assert that France's nuclear arsenal is solely for its use and has ruled out sharing. There are suggestions of compatibility in interests between France and its European partners, but no guarantees on decision-making regarding nuclear use exist.
"Germany's election winner Merz said last week he wanted a discussion on 'nuclear sharing' with France and Britain, western Europe's only nuclear powers."
"French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu rejected any such pooling of France's nuclear weapons capability, stating, 'It's French, and it will remain French.'"
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