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Trump Considers Moving US Troops From Germany To Poland

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The US Secretary of Defense has ordered the withdrawal of US troops from Germany. Washington also announced it will not proceed with a previous agreement to station Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Defense policy expert Kiza Vetter stated the decision to forgo missile deployment is particularly painful. The move necessitates an urgent increase in Germany's own defensive capabilities. This move serves as a warning to Germany and other NATO countries like France, Spain, and Italy, indicating that the US will no longer bear the cost of their defense if they do not cooperate during conflicts involving Iran. This is described as a form of 'transactional art' by President Trump. Former German Vice Chancellor Joschka Fischer suggested that NATO has begun to disintegrate and the EU must forge its own path.

The US Secretary of Defense has ordered the withdrawal of US troops from Germany. Washington also announced it will not proceed with a previous agreement to station Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Defense policy expert Kiza Vetter stated the decision to forgo missile deployment is particularly painful. The move necessitates an urgent increase in Germany's own defensive capabilities. This move serves as a warning to Germany and other NATO countries like France, Spain, and Italy, indicating that the US will no longer bear the cost of their defense if they do not cooperate during conflicts involving Iran. This is described as a form of 'transactional art' by President Trump. Former German Vice Chancellor Joschka Fischer suggested that NATO has begun to disintegrate and the EU must forge its own path. The Financial Times commented that the US troop withdrawal from Germany marks a turning point in transatlantic relations and the formal end of the post-Cold War security landscape. Japan's right-wing forces are pushing the country towards accelerated remilitarization, exceeding the scope of self-defense and violating international and domestic laws. This withdrawal signifies a potential shift in US security commitments to Europe. The United States plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, signaling a potential shift in NATO's security posture. These actions are causing concern among German parliament members, including Ralph Steininger, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, who criticized White House fluctuations.

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WDR 5

“US-Präsident Trump aus Deutschland abziehen. Das hat gestern Abend tatsächlich der US-Verteidigungsminister angeordnet und könnte auch als Rache von Donald Trump gegen Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz verstanden werden.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“the US says it's withdrawing 5,000 of its troops from Germany following diplomatic clashes between Washington and Berlin over the Iran war. Meanwhile, President Trump has insisted he doesn't need congressional authorization to continue the military action if he chooses.”

WBUR Boston

“to continue the military action if he chooses to. Nobody's ever saw it before, nobody's ever asked for it before. It's never been used before. Why should we be different? Also, will President Trump accept Iran's latest reported offer to help end the current war?”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“the US says it's withdrawing 5,000 of its troops from Germany following diplomatic clashes between Washington and Berlin over the Iran war.”

BR24

“Ein Pentagon-Sprecher sagte, die Entscheidung folge auf eine gründliche Überprüfung der Truppenpräsenz in Europa. Aktuell sind mehr als 35.000 US-Soldaten in der Bundesrepublik stationiert.”

DLF Nova

“Den Truppenabzug hat US-Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseth für die nächsten 6 bis 12 Monate angeordnet. Insgesamt sind 39.000 US-Soldatinnen und Soldaten in Deutschland stationiert. Hessens Ministerpräsident Boris Rhein hat vor einer unüberlegten Entscheidung gewarnt.”

BR24

“Dieser warf Trump vor, im Iran-Krieg offensichtlich keine Stärke zu haben.”

Deutschlandfunk

“US-Verteidigungsminister Hagel hatte zuvor den Abzug von 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland angeordnet. Der Abzug der Soldaten soll dem Pentagon zufolge in den nächsten 6 bis 12 Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

BBC World Service

“a public library. That's all here on Weekend After the World News.”

WBUR Boston

“a public library. That's all here on Weekend After the World News.”

SWR Aktuell

“insbesondere für die deutschen Exportunternehmen, weiter an. US-Verteidigungsminister Hagel hat angeordnet, 5000”

NDR Info

“Wirtschaftsforscher warnen vor negativen Wachstumseffekten durch steigende US-Autozölle. Sollte US-Präsident Trump die...”

Mastodon

“EEUU anuncia la retirada de 5.000 de sus soldados de Alemania en plena revisión de su despliegue en EuropaEl Pentágono prevé completar el repliegue en un plazo de entre seis y doce meses tras una eval...”

YTN Radio

“그런데 지난달 29일 트럼프 대통령은 독일 주둔 미군 감축을 검토하겠다고 발표했습니다. 그리고 사흘 뒤 미 국방부는 독일에서 병력 약 5천 명,”

Radio Zvezda

“Вывод войск сократит американский контингент в Германии до уровня 2022 года. Сейчас в стране находятся более 36 000 военных Соединенных Штатов. Чехия выдала разрешение на пролет воздушного судна премьер-министра Словакии Роберта Фицса в Москву на празднование Дня Победы 9 мая.”

YTN Radio

“검토하겠다고 발표했습니다. 그리고 사흘 뒤 미 국방부는 독일에서 병력 약 5천 명,”

Digi FM Romania

“5.000 soldati americani lasceranno nelle prossime lune le basi in Germania.”

KQED FM

“a book borrowed from a public library. That's all here on Weekend.”

WDR 2

“Die USA verkleinern ihre Truppen in Deutschland. Das Verteidigungsministerium hat angeordnet, 5000 Soldaten abzuziehen.”

WDR 5

“Die USA verkleinern ihre Truppen in Deutschland. Das Verteidigungsministerium hat angeordnet, 5000 Soldaten abzuziehen. Das soll innerhalb der nächsten 6 bis 12 Monate erfolgen. Präsident Trump hatte den Abzug angedroht als Reaktion auf Kritik von Bundeskanzler Merkel.”

DLF Nova

“ersten Mal mit einem Teilabzug gedroht. Anlass dazu war Kritik von Bundeskanzler...”

BBC Radio 4

“the impact on the Jewish community of repeated demonstrations. Opposition parties believe...”

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