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Germany pushes tougher European defence after US plans to cut troops from Germany
International
Published on 2 May 2026
Europe moves to replace 5000 US troops
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.
- US plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany within a year
- Germany urges Europe to build stronger independent defence capabilities
- Berlin is expanding forces and speeding up military procurement
- Poland raises concerns about alliance stability amid wider tensions
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