Germany’s Pistorius plays down US troop cut, stresses Europe’s defense push Politico | Defense By Chris Lunday and Rory O’Neill 2 May 2026 at 22:47 “If we are to remain transatlantic, we must strengthen the European pillar within NATO,” German defense minister said in response to planned withdrawal of American troops from his country. 💾© Morris MacMatzen/Getty Images
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