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Why French are wary of Macron's nuclear umbrella for Europe

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Michael Strempel in Cherbourg, France
May 16, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to extend France's nuclear umbrella to cover the whole of Europe. He says the threat from Russia is too significant, and the US is no longer a reliable partner. But not all his compatriots are convinced.

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