In a televised address on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron signaled France’s willingness to discuss extending its nuclear protection to European allies. The speech came as Europe faces increased threats from Russia, and Macron acknowledged the need for stronger defense measures across the continent.

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• Macron announced France’s openness to discussing nuclear protection for European allies.
• He highlighted that France and Britain are Europe’s only nuclear powers.
• Macron’s decision comes after Germany’s incoming Chancellor Merz suggested expanding nuclear protection.
• France’s nuclear deterrent, historically focused on national defense, may now be extended.
• Macron emphasized the necessity of boosting defense spending and supporting Ukraine.
• He warned of the growing threat from Russia to both France and Europe.
• Macron urged that Europe must be prepared for changes in US commitment to NATO.
• He criticized the US’s withdrawal of military aid to Ukraine under President Trump.
• Macron plans to resist higher tariffs on European imports from the US.
• France is set to finalize a peace plan with the UK and Ukraine, aimed at bolstering US-European relations.