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Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried
- On Friday, the Pentagon ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, including one brigade and a cancelled long-range fires battalion, with completion expected within 12 months.
- President Donald Trump ordered the drawdown following diplomatic tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran conflict strategy and defense spending disputes.
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called the decision "foreseeable" on Saturday, asserting Germany must assume greater responsibility for security while NATO seeks clarification from Washington.
- Republican lawmakers Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers warned the withdrawal risks "sending the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin," while expert Christian Moelling noted the battalion cancellation creates a serious operational gap.
- Germany is projected to spend 3.1% of GDP on defense by 2027, accelerating military procurement to address capability gaps as Europe assumes primary responsibility for conventional deterrence.
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European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops out of Germany came as a surprise but is further proof that they must take care of their own security.
·United States
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Following Trump's announcement to reduce the US military presence in Germany, the Union is concerned about the relationship between the two states. The SPD doubts the US President's interest in the transatlantic relationship. The AfD criticises Chancellor Merz.
·Dortmund, Germany
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