02.03.2026 21:25
It has been reported that Greece is preparing to enter under France's "nuclear umbrella" with seven other European Union member countries to enhance the country's defense. According to the claim, within the framework of this initiative, there will be joint cooperation and information exchange in peacetime, and joint nuclear defense will be provided in the event of a threat of war.
It has been reported that Greece is preparing to enter under France's "nuclear umbrella" along with 7 other European Union (EU) member countries to enhance the country's defense.
THE GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON CONFIRMED IT
The claim reported in the Greek press was also asked to Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis. Confirming the news, Marinakis stated, "There is some truth to the news in question. I do not want to say more at this time, but this is exactly the direction drawn for a common European policy on this very important issue." Marinakis expressed that more details on the matter would be announced in the coming weeks.
COOPERATION IN TIMES OF PEACE, NUCLEAR DEFENSE WILL BE PROVIDED IN CASE OF WAR THREAT
According to a report by Kathimerini newspaper, the French initiative, which will also receive support from the UK, aims to ensure Europe's nuclear deterrence within the framework of efforts to strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy. The report stated that the general framework of the plan is expected to be announced by Macron tomorrow, and that the cooperation in question will be established through bilateral agreements between the relevant countries and France.
The report indicated that Greece's entry under France's nuclear umbrella would be a continuation of the existing defense agreement between the two countries, and it was suggested that the bilateral defense agreement would also be renewed during Macron's visit to Athens in April. According to the claim, within the framework of the initiative, there will be joint cooperation and information exchange in times of peace, and joint nuclear defense will be provided in case of a war threat.