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Posted on March 3, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GooglePoland seeks strategic autonomy by engaging in talks with France and European allies on a French-led “advanced nuclear deterrence” programme, aiming to bolster its own defense capabilities while remaining active in nuclear security.
WARSAW, March 3 (Reuters) - Poland wants to be autonomous in the future when it comes to a nuclear deterrent, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday, as Europe seeks to build its capabilities independently of the United States.
On Monday, Tusk announced that Poland is holding talks with France and a group of its closest European allies regarding an advanced nuclear deterrence programme.
"We are investing heavily in future nuclear power plants, and Poland will not want to be passive when it comes to nuclear security in a military context," the prime minister said before the start of Tuesday's government meeting.
"We will cooperate with our allies... as our capabilities increase, we will try to prepare Poland for autonomous action in this matter."
Tusk also said that Poland is discussing its proposal for an advanced nuclear deterrent system with France and is also consulting with the countries that were invited to participate in this project along with Poland.
"In March, the Nuclear Energy Summit will take place in Paris. There, I will also have the opportunity to discuss this not only with President Macron (of France), but also with our other European partners."
(Reporting by Anna Koper, Barbara Erling and Pawel Florkiewicz; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )
Tusk stated that Poland seeks to be autonomous in its future nuclear deterrent capabilities and will actively prepare for autonomous action.
Poland is holding talks with France and its closest European allies to discuss an advanced nuclear deterrence programme.
Poland is investing in nuclear power plants and aims to enhance its nuclear security in a military context.
The Nuclear Energy Summit will take place in Paris in March, where further discussions among European partners are planned.
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