LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Norway Joins French Nuclear Deterrence Initiative in Major Shift for European Security Architecture

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will actively participate in a unified nuclear deterrence initiative proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron. While officials in Oslo maintained their foundational policy against hosting nuclear weapons on Norwegian soil, the decision highlights growing European efforts to build a continental security framework less dependent on the United States.

29 May 2026 · 05:24 UTC