The possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany on the announced scale is not a reason for panic, but another wake-up call, said chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Rowekamp

The possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany on the announced scale is not a reason for panic, but another wake-up call, said chairman of the Bundestag Defense…

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.

The Pentagon announced Friday that the U.S. would draw down 5,000 troops from Germany. Germany said Saturday it wasn't surprised by the move.