Top German diplomat says no quick alternative to US nuclear umbrella

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2026-01-26

Stockholm (dpa) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that the European Union is likely to remain dependent on the United States for nuclear deterrence for the foreseeable future, as debate continues over the bloc's own defence capabilities. Speaking alongside Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard in Stockholm, Wadephul said the German government is open to discussions with France - the European Union's only nuclear power -......

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