Norway to Accept France's "Nuclear Umbrella"

On May 27, Xinhua News Agency reported from Oslo (Reporter Zhang Yuliang) that Norwegian Prime Minister Støre stated on the 27th that Norway will join the "Frontline Deterrence" plan proposed by French President Macron, but will not change its fundamental policy regarding nuclear weapons. Norwegian media analysis suggests that this means Norway will be incorporated into France's "nuclear umbrella" framework.

On the same day, Støre traveled to Paris to meet with Macron. In an interview with Norwegian media, he stated that Norway's decision was based on the current security situation in Europe. Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security in the future. However, he emphasized that this will not change Norway's position and policy on nuclear weapons. In peacetime, the deployment of nuclear weapons on Norwegian territory will not be permitted. Additionally, Norway will not provide funding for France's nuclear weapons program.

According to Norwegian media reports, Norway and France will sign a new defense agreement later that day in Paris, committing to provide military support to each other when necessary. The agreement will promote cooperation between the two countries in areas such as hybrid warfare, maritime security, space, cybersecurity, support for Ukraine, and the defense industry.

On March 2, Macron delivered a speech on France's nuclear deterrence policy at the military base on the French island of Long Island, stating that in the future, France will not only increase the number of nuclear warheads but also implement the "Frontline Deterrence" plan with other European countries. He announced that Germany, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden, and Denmark have agreed to participate in the plan. Macron stated that this plan provides partner countries with the opportunity to participate in nuclear deterrence exercises, and in certain cases, allows France to "deploy strategic nuclear forces among allied countries."