German defence minister says support for France will be via conventional weapons
ReutersFeb 20, 2026 12:29 PM
FRANKFURT, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's defence minister on Friday ruled his country out of acquiring nuclear weapons and said military support for France would be conventional, even as the two countries begin talks on collaborating in nuclear deterrence.
"When it comes to the nuclear deterrence and defense capabilities of French partners and allies, then it is to support that conventionally, by conventional measures, but not in terms of nuclear participation," said Boris Pistorius, speaking at the Group of Five defence ministers meeting in Krakow, citing Germany's contractual commitments.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said last week that Berlin had begun talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent.
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