Inspired by Macron’s speech, Czechia’s Babiš wants in on nuclear deterrence initiative
In a strategic about-face, the Czech Republic is looking to join French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative to build a pan-European nuclear deterrent.
Nuclear Weapons
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Europe must prepare for the age of nuclear weapons, expert warns
Michal Onderčo, a nuclear weapons expert from the University of Rotterdam who recently published the book Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella, warns that due to the threat from Russia and the US pivot away from Europe, the era in which European leaders did not have to worry about the issue of nuclear deterrence has ended.
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Nuclear weapons talk to fresh arms deals: how Poland’s defence surge is reshaping Europe’s frontline
Poland considers developing its own nuclear capabilities amid rising Russian threats, while the EU approves €43.7bn from the SAFE programme for defence modernisation. Meanwhile, allies including Germany and France show growing interest in Polish weapons such as the Piorun system.