# The True Purpose of France's Nuclear Deterrence Policy in EuropeFrance's nuclear deterrence policy pursues several interconnected objectives:## National Sovereignty- Guaranteeing **strategic independence** from the United States and NATO- The ability to

In March, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron presented a joint declaration on deepening cooperation between the two countries in the field of nuclear deterrence.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this is stated in a video material by Baku TV.

The document states that the parties agreed to take concrete measures during the current year. These include the participation of the German Armed Forces in French nuclear exercises, as well as joint visits to strategic facilities. This raises the question: why is France taking Europe under a "nuclear umbrella"?

Recently, Russia's nuclear exercises, as well as statements by the United States that Europe should think about its own defense, are forcing the old continent to seek ways to strengthen security.