U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within one year

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 American troops stationed in Germany within twelve months.

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The decision follows criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding American commitment to Europe.

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