Berlin urges stronger European defence

NATO says it’s working with the USA to know the choice to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. President Donald Trump introduced the transfer on Friday following a dispute with Germany’s chancellor over the Iran conflict. Transatlantic relations have been strained since Friedrich Merz questioned Washington’s technique within the Center East. Germany’s defence minister has mentioned the discount in American troops ought to encourage European nations to strengthen their very own defences additional. Caroline Baum takes a better take a look at America’s army bases in Germany.