France offers to use its nuclear weapons to protect other European countries

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a new strategy where France's nuclear weapons could be used to protect other European nations. He called this a plan for 'forward deterrence' and also announced an increase in France's nuclear warhead stockpile.

Eight other European countries have reportedly joined this plan. The proposal has generated reactions across Europe, with some seeing it as an updated policy for a more unstable world and others arguing it threatens European security.