French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to unveil France's updated nuclear doctrine on March 2, according to reports from Reuters.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the presentation is planned to take place at a nuclear submarine base in the Brittany region. Macron is expected to present the revised strategy, a significant policy update that traditionally occurs once during a presidential term, detailing the core tenets of Paris's nuclear deterrence policy.
Under the doctrine, France maintains a position of holding a minimal but credible arsenal capable of inflicting unacceptable damage to deter any potential first strike. This strategy emphasizes strategic autonomy, as France remains the only European Union member state possessing its own nuclear weapons following the United Kingdom's departure from the bloc. The updated doctrine is expected to address evolving global security challenges and the importance of maintaining a modern and effective deterrent force in the current geopolitical climate.
