Friedrich Merz calls for talks on a European nuclear umbrella. Merz wants negotiations on nuclear deterrence in the EU.
Against the background of Donald Trump's possible re-election in the fall, a "strategic dialogue in Europe" is necessary. French President Emmanuel Macron has long been calling for Europe to become more independent of the USA. The debate is also returning because of the possibleRe-election of Donald Donald Trump as US President in theFall. Trump threatened during a campaign appearance in February that he would not protect NATO partners who did not invest enough in defense.