Germany’s Merz rejects break with Trump and rejects any link with US troop reductions in Germany
Christian Democratic Party (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz speaks to the media after the German parliament voted against an opposition bill to strengthen immigration policy, in Berlin, Germany, January 31, 2025.— Reuters Merz says the withdrawal is not related to his criticism of U.S. policy in Iran. The Pentagon will withdraw 5,000 German troops, raising concerns. […]










