US soldiers arrive in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 2008. Photo: DPA
Germany welcomes Joe Biden’s freeze on US troop withdrawal
- Donald Trump had set in motion plans to reduce the US troop presence in Germany, a cornerstone of Nato security since the start of the Cold War
- Trump’s decision was seen as linked to his tense relationship with Angela Merkel and his frequent complaints that Germany spent too little on defence
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US soldiers arrive in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 2008. Photo: DPA