European nations consider nuclear defense options in wake of shifting global security landscape

There are multiple developments and opinions regarding nuclear deterrence and its implications for European countries. German politician Friedrich Merz has suggested exploring the possibility of extending nuclear deterrence over Germany through talks with France and Britain, a stance also echoed by Polish politician Donald Tusk. This proposal comes as the US, under Trump's leadership, appears to be pivoting away from its shared nuclear deterrence commitment to Europe. Germany's current arrangement with the US involves hosting US nuclear weapons on its territory.