US Plans Faster Europe Troop Withdrawal
The United States is reportedly preparing to speed up the withdrawal of troops from bases in Europe, with proposals expected to be presented to NATO allies next month.
US Troop Withdrawal From Europe
German newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported that Washington plans to accelerate its troop pullout from Europe, citing an unidentified Pentagon source. The report said the proposals will be shared with NATO allies at the alliance’s Force Sourcing Conference next month.
The report did not specify how much faster the withdrawal could take place or which bases may be affected.
US Troops In Germany
The development follows Washington’s earlier decision in May to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. That move was widely seen as linked to tensions between President Donald Trump and European powers over the Iran war.
Germany currently hosts around 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, the largest US troop presence anywhere in Europe. The Pentagon had earlier said the withdrawal from Germany was expected to be completed over six to 12 months.
NATO Allies Await US Proposal
The expected proposal comes at a sensitive time for NATO, as European allies are already facing pressure to take greater responsibility for their own defence.
Any faster withdrawal could raise fresh concerns over NATO’s military readiness, especially as Europe continues to assess its security posture. However, no official confirmation has yet been issued by the Pentagon, and further details are expected only after the US presents its plan to allies.
