The presence of American soldiers in Europe, and especially in Germany, is in our interest and also in the interest of the USA, said the German Minister of Defense.
— We cooperate closely with the Americans [rozmieszczonymi w bazach] in Ramstein, in Grafenwoehr, in Frankfurt and elsewhere for peace and security in Europe, for Ukraine and for common deterrence, Pistorius said.
He expressed his belief that NATO must become European to a greater extent than now in order to remain permanently transatlantic. “We Europeans must take more responsibility for our security,” Pistorius said.
According to him, Germany is well on the way to this goal. — The Bundeswehr is growing, we are buying equipment faster and creating infrastructure, he said.
He announced that he would discuss further tasks, including: with partners from the European E5 group, i.e. Great Britain, France, Poland and Italy.
The US is withdrawing some soldiers from Germany
Currently, there are approximately 36,500 stationed in Germany. US soldiers.
According to CBS, which cites anonymous ministry officials, part of the armed forces to be withdrawn from Europe may return to the United States and then be sent abroad, probably to the Indo-Pacific region.
