Concerns over the unpredictable policies of U.S. President Donald Trump and threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin have prompted German CDU foreign affairs politician Roderich Kiesewetter to raise controversial nuclear security options for Germany.

Unlike France and Britain, Germany is not a nuclear power, but it does have fighter jets capable of carrying U.S. nuclear bombs stored in Germany for defensive emergencies. Kiesewetter told Süddeutsche Zeitung that Germany could contribute financially to a European nuclear umbrella without taking the lead. Experts estimate a development period of five years, though he believes ten years is more realistic.

With the possibility of far-right leader Marine Le Pen coming to power in France, Kiesewetter advised exploring alternatives rather than relying solely on Paris. He noted that the “Two Plus Four Treaty” prohibits Germany from developing its own nuclear weapons but does not prevent participation in joint projects with other nations.

“Planning also means preparing for unlikely but dangerous scenarios,” Kiesewetter said, stressing that Germany must build alliances, provide funding, and potentially host such weapons, though it cannot produce or use them independently.

Sources - Agencies