Germany may develop its own nuclear weapons with EU allies: ‘Talks are taking place’

Berlin is considering developing its own atomic weapons to bolster Europe’s nuclear umbrella and the US’s own stockpile in the region, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Speaking before the German parliament Thursday, Merz said the country is in talks with its partner nations on the possibility of extending Europe’s nuclear arm, which currently involves Britain and France as the sole nations in the continent with atomic weapons.

“These talks are taking place,” Merz said, adding that the discussions were only in their initial phase.

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