I'm sure many nations do feel that way, Michael. But I'm also pretty sure that Poland and, especially, Russia, would not like a nuclear Germany.
I like Germany and the German people. I lived in Augsburg for three years and Berlin for four. The Bavarians and the Berliners, as a whole, were very appreciative of the American presence.
The SPD and the Watermelons can go pound sand, but they were the only bad thing :-)
LOL!
I think Russia has no saying regarding nuclear weapons for Germany. Granted, it´s speculation, but Poland and Germany have good relations, even since we actively supported the admission to NATO and EU. And I can imagine a buildup of nukes in a European defense strategy (as part of the NATO-strategy), so that everyone knows we would not threaten our neighbours. After all, this is very unlikely, because I cannot think of a situation that D.C. revokes its security guarantee - and of a country that would launch NBC-weapons against a member of NATO.
But now that I think about it: it was Kohl why we have excellent relations with our neighbours. Schröder actually only deteriorates it all.
Thanks for having contributed to my security!
Michael