Macron and Starmer forge nuclear alliance amid growing threats to Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are preparing to sign new defence agreements that will strengthen their cooperation in nuclear deterrence and the development of advanced weapons. This is reported by Politico.

The initiative has been dubbed the "industrial defence agreement". The document, which the parties plan to sign, provides for the coordination of nuclear forces of the two countries and the joint development of a new cruise missile - the successor to the Storm Shadow/SCALP.

Macron stressed that France and Britain have a special responsibility for Europe's security amid growing threats from aggressive neighbours.

There is an expectation in Europe that, faced with revisionist neighbours, our countries must ensure the continent's defence," the president said.

Experts link the strengthening of cooperation between London and Paris to the uncertainty in the US position, especially with regard to support for Ukraine. In particular, Washington's temporary suspension of the provision of intelligence to Kiev caused concern, which raised doubts about the US readiness to intervene if the conflict escalates.