European Security Responsibility in Focus

United States plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, 14% of 36,000, in 6-12 months after a force posture review.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius states Europeans must take greater responsibility for security.
Germany is expanding its Bundeswehr and speeding up equipment procurement.
Despite troop reduction, U.S. and Germany agree the presence remains in both interests.
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