"Unrealistic"Finland rejects the idea of Europe alone assuming nuclear deterrence
Described Finland idea of taking over Europe alone Nuclear deterrence as "Unrealistic"Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Tuesday that the idea of Europe assuming nuclear deterrence instead of the umbrella American "Unrealistic at the present time"In the face of growing doubts about US military support for Europe, European leaders began examining ways to form a European nuclear deterrent force.
European Union External Relations Officer Kaya Kallas told the newspaper: "Helsingin Sanomat" Finnish said that there should be a discussion about developing such a deterrent force.
France and Britain are currently the only European countries with a nuclear arsenal.
American commitment to nuclear deterrence
Hakkanen said: "We have full confidence in the agreement concluded last year within NATO, which stipulates that the United States is fully committed to nuclear deterrence in the alliance.".
He welcomed any discussion regarding "Strengthening the European nuclear deterrent"
He said: "If Europe intends to invest more in nuclear deterrence in France or the United Kingdom, this can only be positive"Pointing out at the same time that Europe is not yet able to compete with the United States.
He continued: "If you are talking about replacing the American nuclear deterrent, that is not realistic at the present time"
On the other hand, he saw that European countries "It plays a top-notch role in conventional defense"
European Defense Alliance
The Secretary-General of NATO confirmed at the end of last January that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States.
He stressed that if the Europeans were truly determined to build a European defense alliance, it would cost them. "Billions"
Speaking to European representatives, he warned that… "In this scenario, you will lose the ultimate guarantee of our freedom, which is the American nuclear umbrella".
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