Merz calls for a ‘a reliable transatlantic partnership’ after Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction – Europe live

German chancellor stresses links with US and Nato during army visit without directly responding to US president’s overnight comments

Meanwhile, the issue of the US deployment in Europe also came up during the European Commission’s daily briefing in Brussels.

“The deployment of US troops in Europe is also in the US interest in support of its global role,” the commission’s lead security and foreign affairs spokesperson Anitta Hipper said.