In brief
The proposed withdrawal from European NATO allies is smaller than the earlier plan for up to 25,000 troops. President Donald Trump will decide the final number, according to Bloomberg.
The United States plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from European NATO allies, LIGA.net reported, citing Bloomberg and its informed sources, including Pentagon officials. The proposal reduces an earlier planned withdrawal of up to 25,000 personnel.
Bloomberg’s sources attributed the smaller reduction to increased defence spending by NATO allies and the Pentagon’s recognition of its reliance on European bases and logistics for operations in the Middle East.
Most of the departing troops would leave Germany, which hosts the largest US contingent in Europe, according to the report. It also said NATO’s eastern flank would be reinforced and countries bordering Russia had offered to cover some costs.
Deputy Defence Secretary Elbridge Colby is due to submit a formal report on the proposed troop rotation changes to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump will decide the final number of troops affected. LIGA.net’s report did not specify a withdrawal timetable or a date for that decision.
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