Germany Anticipates U.S. Troop Withdrawal; Spain and Italy May Follow
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 20:57 UTC
- Sources: NPR News
Germany's defence minister said the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Europe is “anticipated,” and hinted that Spain and Italy could be the next hosts for the reduction. NPR reports that the comments downplay the impact of the Pentagon’s “Pentago” plan while quoting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaking at a Bundeswehr base.
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