The US is preparing to withdraw 5,000 troops from its bases in Germany, a decision framed by Trump as a reset of American involvement in European security. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says the moment demands that European allies lead their own defence planning. The announcement is already intensifying friction between Washington and key European governments.
The US says it will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting Berlin to urge stronger European defence. Germany plans to expand its military and accelerate procurement, with the pullout expected within a year. The shift also compounds existing US-Europe trade tensions, while Poland warns the alliance could be destabilized.
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