Most Germans want Europe to have its own nuclear umbrella, poll finds

Food for thought! How could the nuclear weapons capabilities and deterrence of France and the UK be expanded across Europe?

"Nearly two-thirds of Germans support a European nuclear deterrent independent of the United States, according to a new poll released Monday, marking a dramatic shift in public opinion amid growing concerns about American commitment.

The survey found 64% of Germans back the concept of a European nuclear umbrella that doesn’t rely on Washington, with support spanning age groups, regions, and political parties — an unusual consensus in German policy debates. The poll was conducted by the well-regarded pollster Forsa and commissioned by the magazine “Internationale Politik.” Polling was conducted in mid-June, before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to German press agency DPA, which reported on the findings. ..."

Most Germans want Europe to have its own nuclear umbrella, poll finds