France plans to increase its number of nuclear warheads

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will expand its nuclear arsenal. He stated the country must be 'feared' and would not hesitate to use its nuclear weapons to protect its vital interests.

Macron framed the decision as preparing for an 'age of nuclear weapons,' citing the ongoing war in Iran as part of the context. The announcement prompted a reaction from Poland, where Prime Minister Donald Tusk said his country would rely on arming itself with 'friends' in response to the French plan.