Germany's defense minister has said Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own security. Top Republicans warn reducing troop numbers sends the "wrong signal" to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany

The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.

DW Top

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Trump says cutting US troops in Germany 'a lot further'

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US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany

The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.

Euronews

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'No strategy' behind Trump's withdrawal of NATO troops from Germany, sources say

Trump did not warn allies prior to his abrupt announcement of the withdrawal of 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany. The sudden move came amid an ongoing feud with German Chancellor …

NPR

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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing …

NYT Europe

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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.

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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

Politico EU

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US to cut troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further than 5,000,’ Trump says

“We’re going to cut way down,” Trump told reporters in Florida, escalating a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality

An American drawdown from Germany would take years, cost billions — and potentially damage the U.S. military campaign in Iran.

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Trump says US considering reducing troops in Germany

There are 38,000 U.S. troops and personnel stationed in Germany, and cutting forces there would face opposition on Capitol Hill.

The Hill

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House Democrat says Germany troop withdrawal ‘no way to run a foreign policy’

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany following a public spat with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Last week, the German …