DGAP asked leading European experts on foreign policy about Germany’s role in providing nuclear deterrence in Europe. These experts, who each represent an EU member or a key partner, responded to three open-ended questions. You can read the introduction to this assessment and download the whole report by clicking here.
Question 1
How does your government view the importance of nuclear deterrence and NATO’s nuclear sharing agreement for its own security and European security?
Question 2
In the view of your government: What difference does Germany’s participation in nuclear sharing make? (Why) is Germany important in nuclear sharing?
Question 3
What would be the plausible/probable effects within NATO and for European security, if Germany were to leave nuclear sharing?
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Deputy Director, Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS)