What Happened
European Defense Cooperation Expands Amid US Uncertainty
Norway has begun talks to join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative, a move aimed at strengthening regional defense cooperation in Europe. The announcement came during a meeting in Paris, where France and Norway signed a mutual defense agreement. According to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, Norway’s primary security guarantee will remain the North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance and the United States. The initiative reflects broader efforts across Europe to bolster defense capabilities and reduce reliance on the US, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.