Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies, says Russia a threat to France and Europe
“It must be said, we are entering a new era,” the French President Emmanuel Macron said in an evening address to the nation.
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“It must be said, we are entering a new era,” the French President Emmanuel Macron said in an evening address to the nation.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/05/french-president-emmanuel-macron-says-russia-is-a-threat-to-france-and-to-europe
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00:00French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will confer with European allies on the
00:05idea of using the country's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats
00:10from Russia.
00:11Macron, in a televised address to The Nation on Wednesday, described Russia as a threat
00:16to France and Europe.
00:18France is the only nuclear power in the European Union.
00:21Our nuclear dissuasion protects us, it is complete, sovereign, French from end to end.
00:29Since 1964, it has explicitly played a role in the preservation of peace and security
00:36in Europe.
00:37But in response to the historic call of the future German Chancellor, I decided to open
00:42the strategic debate on the protection, through our dissuasion, of our allies on the European
00:48continent.
00:49Whatever happens, the decision has always been and will remain in the hands of the President
00:55of the Republic.
00:57Macron's speech comes as EU leaders prepare to address the issues during the special summit
01:02in Brussels on Thursday.
01:04Late on Wednesday, Macron welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for a meeting.