Nato seeks to ‘understand the details’ after US decision to withdraw troops from Germany (opens in new tab)

German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defenceNato is seeking to “understand the details” of a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a redeployment ordered by Donald Trump in the midst of a feud with the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz.The German government sought to play down the severity of Trump’s move, describing it as “anticipated”, and a reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence. T...