Norway Joins French Nuclear Umbrella as Europe Rethinks Security Against Russia

Norway and France have announced a major security agreement under which Norway will fall under France’s nuclear deterrence umbrella, reflecting growing European concern over Russia and the future of continental defense. The announcement was made during Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s visit to Paris, where French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France would extend nuclear protection to Norway as part of a broader effort to strengthen European security structures. In practical terms, the arrangement means that any potential attack against Norway could trigger a French nuclear response....