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German Chancellor Scholz Rejects Nuclear Weapons

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declared his firm opposition to Germany acquiring nuclear weapons.

Scholz's statement contradicts a recent proposal by opposition leader Friedrich Merz to consider nuclear sharing with the United States.

In a speech to the Bundestag, Scholz stated that Germany has a “moral and political obligation” to reject nuclear weapons. He emphasized that Germany's renunciation of nuclear weapons has been a cornerstone of its foreign policy since the end of World War II.

Scholz's stance is supported by a majority of Germans. A recent poll found that 63% of Germans oppose nuclear weapons for Germany.

Scholz's rejection of nuclear weapons is consistent with Germany's international commitments.

Germany is a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which prohibits non-nuclear weapon states from acquiring or developing nuclear weapons. Germany is also a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which has a policy of nuclear deterrence.

Scholz's statement is likely to be welcomed by other NATO members.

The United States, which is the only NATO member with nuclear weapons, has long opposed nuclear sharing with Germany. Other NATO members, such as France and the United Kingdom, also have nuclear weapons, but they have not expressed any interest in sharing them with Germany.

Scholz's rejection of nuclear weapons is a significant development.

It sends a clear message that Germany is committed to its nuclear-free status and that it will not consider nuclear sharing with the United States or any other country. Scholz's statement is also a reminder of the importance of the NPT and the need for all countries to comply with their international obligations.