Norway Holds Talks with France, Rules Out Nuclear Weapons at Home
"We are ready to discuss this within the framework of a partnership agreement with France. But our nuclear policy remains firm. We will not have nuclear weapons on Norwegian soil in peacetime," Eide told Parliament, as stated by reports.
His remarks came a day after French President Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in France’s nuclear warhead arsenal under a doctrine of “advanced nuclear deterrence” and declared that the country would no longer reveal the size of its stockpile.
Macron also emphasized a broader European role in the deterrence plan, noting that Germany would be a central participant, along with partners including the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden, and Denmark.
Eide confirmed that French authorities had reached out to Norway before the weekend, clarifying that Norway had not rejected the invitation but intended to conduct further detailed assessments in dialogue with Paris.
"The government prioritizes cooperation with Northern European partners," he added, highlighting enhanced collaboration with the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Poland.
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