Europe must have a strong atomic deterrent - Friedrich Merz

The Christian politician candidate for German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is in favour of cooperation to strengthen atomic deterrence in Europe. Friedrich Merz told Deutschlandfunk radio on March 9 that he believed sharing atomic weapons should be discussed with France and large Britain. The EU must have atomic deterrent capabilities. Sharing atomic weapons is part of NATO's deterrence concept. The United States grants any NATO partners - including Germany - access to atomic bombs in the event of war. The Bundeswehr has aircraft that can carry American bombs...