Nuclear Doctrine

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a major evolution of France's nuclear doctrine, explicitly anchoring the country's deterrent in a broader European strategic context. The new framework aims to enhance cooperation with European partners, while the forward deterrence concept emphasizes flexibility and adaptability.

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a major evolution of France's nuclear doctrine, explicitly anchoring the country's deterrent in a broader European strategic context. Macron reaffirmed France's long-standing doctrine: nuclear deterrence is intended to dissuade any state threatening France's vital interests.