Is an EU nuclear umbrella a reality?

by **Turtleneck** 2017-07-07, 12:04

Highly doubtful. Possible but not probable. But telling that it has to be discussed at all.

European Nuclear Weapons Program Would Be Legal, German Review Finds
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/05/world/europe/germany-nuclear-weapons.html

While the review is only an endorsement of the plan’s legality — not a determination to take action — it is the first indication that such an idea has escalated from informal discussion to official policy-making channels.

Few analysts believe that Germany or the European Union is on the verge of pursuing a replacement nuclear umbrella. Most German officials still oppose such a plan, which would face steep public opposition and diplomatic hurdles. Even proponents consider it a last resort.

Nonetheless, analysts say, the review indicates the growing seriousness with which Germany is preparing for the possible loss of the American guarantees that have safeguarded and united European allies since World War II.