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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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