Nuclear deterrence: Government contradicts report on nuclear weapons financing
The German government is rejecting a report on possible funds for British and French nuclear weapons. However, there is talk of more joint deterrence in the alliance.
The German government has denied reports of discussions on financing British and French nuclear weapons programs. Deputy government spokesperson Steffen Meyer said there were no talks on financing or plans for financing, contradicting a report by The Telegraph. Meyer emphasized that Germany's role in NATO's nuclear deterrence is complementary and that the alliance remains the foundation of collective security.
Germany has renounced nuclear weapons and instead provides aircraft that could carry US atomic bombs in an emergency, under the nuclear sharing agreement.
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