German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence

Trump had threatened a drawdown earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said on Monday the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end…

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance

“This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence and take on a greater share of the responsibility for our shared security,” spokesperson…

A senior Pentagon official said recent rhetoric from Germany was ‘unhelpful’

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in Germany

The United States is pulling out about 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced Friday, in the latest rift in the transatlantic ties...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the order to withdraw troops over the next six to 12 months from Germany, as Donald Trump renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich…

The news came as a shock in Germany, where around 40,000 Americans are stationed: a strategic and symbolic military presence that has held since the postwar era. The withdrawn…

German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence

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.

Trump's decision comes as he seethes at European allies over their unwillingness to join his campaign with Israel against Iran.

“We’re going to cut way down. And we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000," Trump told reporters in Florida.

The Pentagon had announced it would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, but Trump said an even bigger reduction was coming.

The US president made the statement, commenting on the pullout of 5,000 troops from Germany announced recently by the Pentagon

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump doubled down on the decision to withdraw US troops from Germany, adding that the US will be 'cutting a lot further than 5,000.'

Two US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin.

US announced withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers last week after German chancellor said US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran