NATO has stated that it remains confident in its defense and deterrence capabilities, despite the United States' decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany.
This development has opened discussions within the alliance on sharing the security burden among member countries, at a time when the American military presence in Europe is being reviewed.
A NATO spokesman said that the alliance is in constant communication with Washington to understand the reasons and consequences of this decision, emphasizing that coordination among allies remains a priority.
According to NATO, the change reflects the need for European countries to further increase defense investment and take a greater role in ensuring common security. The alliance emphasizes that progress has already been made, as it has been agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
"We remain confident in our ability to ensure deterrence and defense, as the transition towards a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO continues," the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the US decision to withdraw troops was expected and predictable, adding that such a move had been discussed for a long time.
The United States has decided to withdraw troops over the next year, as part of a broader review of its military presence in Europe. The decision has been confirmed by the Pentagon and is expected to be implemented within 6 to 12 months.
