Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

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Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

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Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.