German opposition leader questions fighter jet project and rules out German nuclear weapons

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has publicly questioned the future of the major European fighter jet project known as FCAS. He argued that the project does not meet Germany's defense needs, casting doubt on its continuation.

In related comments on defense policy, Merz also explicitly ruled out any pursuit of nuclear weapons for Germany. Instead, he discussed plans for a European framework for nuclear deterrence, clarifying his party's stance on the sensitive issue of atomic arms.