Donald Trump humiliated as EU nation set to snub US and invest in UK nuclear programme

For context, the UK's Trident nuclear missile is operated by four Royal Navy submarines (Image: Getty).

What happened

Germany could invest in Britain's nuclear deterrent as part of efforts to reduce European reliance on Washington. Berlin is reportedly considering offering a cash injection for Trident, with discussions underway.

Friedrich Merz's administration is looking to reshape Europe's nuclear umbrella against the backdrop of worries over the continent's dependence on the US. The matter has grown in significance against the backdrop of warnings from the US that European security is no longer its primary concern and the continent itself must step up. Threats from Donald Trump to quit the alliance or fail to defend nations not deemed to be paying enough for their defence have additionally went on to fears.

The bottom line

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