Pentagon to cut US troops in Germany; NATO: will work with US to understand details
Following the Pentagon's announcement to reduce 5,000 US troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated they are working with the US to understand the details. She emphasized that this decision highlights the need for Europe to increase defense investment and share more responsibility for collective defense.
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(Central News Agency, Paris, 2nd, comprehensive foreign report) NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated today that NATO is working with the United States to understand the details regarding the US decision to reduce the number of US troops stationed in Germany.
The Pentagon announced yesterday that the United States would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. US President Donald Trump had threatened to reduce troops earlier this week after a verbal confrontation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war issue.
Reuters reported that Hart posted on social media platform X, saying: "We are working with the United States to understand the details of their decision regarding the force posture in Germany."
However, she also said: "This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to increase investment in defense and to share more responsibility for our collective security."
Hart pointed out, "This progress is already underway, as member states agreed at NATO's Hague Summit last year to commit 5% of their GDP to defense."
She also stated: "As we continue to transition to a stronger Europe within an even stronger NATO, we remain confident in our ability to be ready for our own deterrence and defense." (Translators: Gao Zhaofen / Proofreaders: Zhang Zhengqian) 1150502
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(Central News Agency, Paris, 2nd, comprehensive foreign report) NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated today that NATO is working with the United States to understand the details regarding the US decision to reduce the number of US troops stationed in Germany.
The Pentagon announced yesterday that the United States would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. US President Donald Trump had threatened to reduce troops earlier this week after a verbal confrontation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war issue.
Reuters reported that Hart posted on social media platform X, saying: "We are working with the United States to understand the details of their decision regarding the force posture in Germany."
However, she also said: "This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to increase investment in defense and to share more responsibility for our collective security."
Hart pointed out, "This progress is already underway, as member states agreed at NATO's Hague Summit last year to commit 5% of their GDP to defense."
She also stated: "As we continue to transition to a stronger Europe within an even stronger NATO, we remain confident in our ability to be ready for our own deterrence and defense." (Translators: Gao Zhaofen / Proofreaders: Zhang Zhengqian) 1150502
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