Recently, looking at President Macron's statements, it seems that Europe's security situation is quite serious. France's move to increase its stockpile of nuclear warheads is based on the judgment that the United States' commitment to European defense is wavering, and this appears to be more than just a military decision—it seems to signify a reorganization of deterrence across Europe.

As the only country within the EU possessing nuclear weapons, France's position has become more important. Macron emphasized that the U.S. will still play a key role in European defense, but recent statements from Washington suggest that Europe is being signaled to take on greater responsibility for its own defense.

An interesting aspect is the change in the size of France's nuclear arsenal. Currently, it has about 290 warheads, but in the early 1990s, it had up to 540. The fact that France is now planning to increase its stockpile again after reducing it by half over the past 30 years indicates a significant shift in situational awareness. These nuclear warheads are currently deployed on air-launched weapons and the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

Ultimately, whether Macron will expand France's nuclear deterrent to encompass the entire European continent will be a key factor moving forward. How Europe reconstructs its deterrence capabilities will likely become an important variable in the future international security order.