The United States Defense Minister said on a European visit for February that the American military presence on the continent will not be forever, which was a source of concern for NATO member states. Despite the official refutation Politico After her article about file.
The largest American group is centered in Germany, but there are a large number of soldiers in Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. According to rumors
Pentagon can withdraw from the Pentagon from Poland and Romania, but this was immediately rejected by the countries concerned.
German defense ministers and Finnish requested an official schedule from Washington, but no response has been received.
The withdrawal will significantly affect the eastern NATO wing, especially with regard to the temporary installed forces since 2022. The strengthening of European defense capabilities may take up to a decade, and withdrawal will face logistical and financial challenges.
In order to make decisions, President Donald Trump does not need to request the approval of Congress, so he has a large maneuvering room.
Some governments have already started preparing for the collective American withdrawal, while others feared that the preparations will become a self -prediction. However, the shared European response is delayed, and the current uncertainty leads to more disintegrated strategies, as they add. Former American leaders say that Europe will be able to defend itself, but requires political design and industrial cooperation.
