Importantly: Only the English translation should be submitted. Norway, following Poland and Lithuania which also share borders with Russia, will become another country that receives nuclear protection from France.
According to Reuters, on May 27 local time, French President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg announced that Norway would engage in negotiations with France regarding the inclusion of Frances nuclear protection system.
During their meeting in Paris, Macron and Støre announced the aforementioned plan. Both parties also signed a more comprehensive defense agreement. As a result, Norway will become part of the framework for nuclear weapons cooperation led by France.
Stiller stated that Norways core deterrent force still comes from the NATO alliance and the United States. However, he noted that Frances nuclear capabilities are an important part of the overall NATO deterrence system. Frances nuclear forces play a significant role in the NATO deterrence system, and this is crucial for us.
According to the relevant plans, Norway will participate in the forward nuclear deterrence mechanism proposed by France. Under this mechanism, European countries will be more deeply involved in Frances nuclear defense strategic planning.
Macron stated that this agreement establishes the principle of mutual assistance between two countries. Deepening cooperation will help Europe achieve its goal of strategic autonomy.
On May 27 local time, French President Emmanuel Macron (left) met with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Paris. AFP
Currently, European countries have doubts about the United States long-term defense commitments. Additionally, tensions with Russia are escalating, leading many countries to focus on strengthening their own defense capabilities. This collaborative initiative was introduced in this context. Norway has a population of 560,000 people. It is located in Northern Europe and is a NATO member country, but not a member of the European Union.
The report indicates that Norway has long adhered to Atlanticism, relying heavily on NATO and the United States for nuclear protection. Now, this trend signals a shift towards deepening defense cooperation within Europe. This move reflects growing concerns among European countries regarding their excessive reliance on the United States in terms of security and defense measures.
In March this year, France proposed extending its nuclear umbrella to other European countries. This arrangement means that if a relevant country is attacked, France can use its nuclear forces to counter the attack.
Stiller said earlier on the 27th to the Norwegian news agency (NTB) that nuclear weapons would not be deployed in Norway during peacetime.
Stiller said, This deepening of cooperation will further strengthen the security situation in Europe and across the Atlantic. It will help all parties share the burden of defense efforts. Even before Trump took office, Europe needed to increase its defense investments and optimize its defense strategies. Countries cannot act independently; they must work together.
