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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-01T22:40:38.000Z",
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  "textContent": "submitted by geneva_convenience to europe\n53 points | 22 comments\nhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0729d374mxo\n\nThe US Department of Defence plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran.\n\nThe decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who suggested the US had been “humiliated” by Iranian negotiators.\n\nIn social media posts on Thursday, Trump said Merz was “doing a terrible job” and had “problems of all kinds”, including on immigration and energy. Trump has also suggested pulling US troops from Italy and Spain.\n\nThe US has a significant military presence in Germany, with more than 36,000 active duty troops assigned to bases across the country as of last December.",
  "title": "US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz"
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