How American soldiers ended up in Europe – and why it’s bad for both the US and EU if they leave.
14 May 2026
US president Donald Trump is talking about withdrawing more than 5000 US soldiers from Germany. He is also suggesting that their numbers will be reduced in Spain and Italy.
This raises the question: how did US forces end up in Europe in the first place? And why should it trouble European countries if they leave?
This raises the question: how did US forces end up in Europe in the first place? And why should it trouble European countries if they leave?