Maybe not so much when we're talking about nuclear deterrence. There is no authoritative official count showing the specific countries that have formally requested a direct nuclear deterrence guarantee from France's nuclear arsenal. What we do know is Poland and now Germany have quietly acknowledged they're talking with France on nuclear deterrence co-operation. Merz was quick to paint the dialogue and possible inclusion in France's nuclear deterrence as complementary to the U.S. nuclear umbrella. A weakened NATO nuclear posture might not be confined to the Baltic or the Black Sea.

Source: CBC News February 15, 2026 04:34 UTC