NATO is developing plans to expand nuclear deterrence in Europe, the DPA news agency reported. The planning primarily concerns so-called non-strategic nuclear weapons. American nuclear weapons expert Robert Peters told DPA that he is optimistic about the chances that the US will strengthen nuclear deterrence in Europe over the next 24 months. According to him, US nuclear weapons would not contradict Trump’s plans to significantly reduce its contribution to Europe’s conventional defense. Peters believes it would be advisable to deploy an additional 100 to 150 US non-strategic nuclear weapons in Europe, possibly also in Poland and Finland.