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The US withdraws troops from Germany. Chancellor Merz reacts. He's talking about Donald Trump
On Friday, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced that the US had decided to withdraw 5,000. soldiers from Germany. This is to be a consequence of a “thorough analysis of the deployment of forces in Europe.” As the Pentagon spokesman announced then, this operation will be completed within the next 6-12 months. Currently, there are approximately 36,500 stationed in Germany. US soldiers.
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The US withdraws troops from Germany. This is the first comment by Chancellor Friedrich Merz
On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commented on these Pentagon plans for the first time. The politician emphasized that the Americans are Germany's most important partner in NATO.
I remain convinced that the Americans are our most important partner in NATO
– said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday, quoted by Reuters.
The politician was also asked whether the US decision to withdraw some American troops from Germany has any connection with his dispute with US President Donald Trump regarding the war with Iran.
There is no connection here
– replied the German Chancellor briefly.
In response, he faced a sharp attack from Donald Trump. “He has no idea what he's talking about!” – he wrote at the end of April this year. on the Truth Social platform, the president of the United States. “No wonder Germany is doing so badly, economically and otherwise!” – he added.
