The US can withdraw up to 30 percent from Europe. your troops

The United States can withdraw from Europe even about a third of their armed forces – Politico said on Monday, citing sources in NATO.

According to the portal, although a 30 % reduction in American troops in Europe is possible, the German authorities, where the most are stationed, do not know the date or scope of any changes.

For decades, the American military presence in Germany was the basis of the US global operations and the pillar of European defense – reminds Politico.

Eileen Matle, a senior security policy specialist at the German Council of Foreign Relations, emphasized in an interview with the portal that all reductions should take place “in an orderly and coordinated way, not as a surprise for European allies“.

The US ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told journalists last week that he was maintaining everyday contact with allies.

We agreed that there would be no surprises or gaps in the strategic frame of Europe – he added.

Until September, the US authorities are to carry out the so -called A global review of forces, consisting in re -assessing the distribution of US troops around the world. Its purpose is to adapt American forces to changing global priorities, especially the growing tension in the Indo -Pacific region and pressure to reduce US expenditure for foreign purposes – emphasizes Politico.

Germany is a country hosting the largest contingent of American soldiers in Europe, and US military support is the foundation of Germany's security. About 35,000 are stationed in Germany American soldiers out of 90-100 thousand placed on the Old Continent.

Politico reminds that in June Germany announced plans to increase defense expenditure from around EUR 86 billion in 2025 to approx. EUR 153 billion in 2029, which means an increase to approx. 3.5 percent. GDP. (PAP)

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