When Germany Leads the Rise of the European Union’s Defense
A major change is underway in Europe. Germany, which for seventy years took a passive and cautious approach…
Trump-Ordered Troop Reductions In Germany Only Minor Blow — For Now
WIESBADEN, Germany: US soldiers of the 1st Armored Division stand under the US and the German flags 07…
In defense of Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
Merz has not shirked away from public discussion across Europe about a more confident and militarily resilient Germany…
Berlin faces missile gap after Trump’s troop cuts – POLITICO
Nico Lange, founder and director of the Institute for Risk Analysis and International Security, said the planned deployment…
Merz’s strategy for dealing with Trump’s anger: Tell him he’s right – POLITICO
German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius batted off suggestions that Merz might have to jet off to Washington to…
Germany says Europe needs to learn from Ukraine’s drone warfare successes – POLITICO
Wadephul is not alone in calling for further investment in the kind of cutting-edge drones developed by Ukraine.…
Germany: US troop drawdown should be a wake-up call for Europe
A planned drawdown of 5,000 U. S. troops from Germany has prompted German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to…
US to cut troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further than 5,000,’ Trump says – POLITICO
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius earlier Saturday sought to downplay the impact of Washington’s decision to scale back…
Trump says U.S. will withdraw troops in Germany a lot more than 5,000
U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 1, 2026. Kevin Lamarque |…
Defense minister: U.S. troops reduction in Germany was ‘foreseeable’
May 2 (UPI) — The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States would draw down 5,000 troops from…
Europe must be able to defend itself, German defense minister says as US plans troop withdrawal – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened a drawdown in U.S. troops amid a public row with German Chancellor…
Germany urges stronger European defense after U.S. reduces troops
Soldiers from the US Army in a simulated village during the Combined Resolve “Greywolves” exercise at the US…