Macron promised to update France's nuclear doctrine

French authorities are working on updating their nuclear doctrine and are ready to intensify dialogue with European partners on this topic.

This was stated by the country's President Emmanuel Macron in an interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

"The French nuclear umbrella exists. Currently, I am working on updating our doctrine and would like to further deepen the strategic dialogue with Europeans who desire it," he said.

"In early 2026, I will deliver a programmatic speech on our nuclear doctrine," Macron announced.