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Merz hails France-Germany nuclear deterrence cooperation
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Franco-German nuclear deterrence cooperation, saying it does not replace NATO’s umbrella.
WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz hailed Franco-German cooperation on nuclear deterrence and stressed it is not meant to replace NATO’s nuclear umbrella.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Merz was reacting to the Franco-German nuclear deterrence cooperation and emphasizing its relationship to NATO’s nuclear umbrella.
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