Hey there, have you ever wondered how countries keep themselves safe?
Well, French President Emmanuel Macron has some big ideas about that! 🇫🇷
Recently, he suggested that France might share its nuclear protection with other European countries to help keep everyone safe. 🌍
But wait, what does that mean? Let’s break it down!
France, along with the United Kingdom, is one of the only countries in Europe that has nuclear weapons. These are powerful tools that countries use to make sure no one wants to start a war with them. It’s called nuclear deterrence. 😮
In a speech on Wednesday, President Macron said he’s open to talking about how France’s nuclear protection could help other European countries. He said, “Our nuclear deterrent protects us… But I have decided to open the strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent through our deterrence.” 🤝
This is a big deal because it means France is thinking about how to keep all of Europe safe, not just itself. He also talked about the importance of standing up against threats from Russia and continuing to support Ukraine. 🇺🇦
Macron wants Europe to be ready to protect itself, especially if other countries, like the United States, are not able to help as much. He said, “Russia has become a threat for France and Europe. To watch and do nothing would be madness.” 😲
Did you know? According to experts, the United States and Russia have about 88% of all the nuclear weapons in the world! France has about 290, and the UK has about 225. That’s a lot! 💥
This idea is coming at a time when European countries are trying to figure out how to make sure everyone stays safe and works together. It will be interesting to see how these talks go and what it means for the future of Europe. 🌟
What do you think about countries working together to stay safe? Let us know your thoughts! 😊
Reference(s):
Macron: France to consider extending nuclear shield to European allies
cgtn.com
