The Pentagon revised the plans to reduce the American department in Europe: instead of withdrawing 25,000 soldiers, they are now discussing a reduction of about 5,000 people, reports Bloomberg. The change in plans was influenced by the increase in the defense spending of European countries within NATO and the need to have forces to support operations in the Middle East. Most of the cuts will be in Germany, where 38,000 American military personnel are currently stationed, Kommersant writes.

The Pentagon revised the plans to reduce the American department in Europe: instead of withdrawing 25,000 soldiers, they are now discussing a reduction of about 5,000 people, reports Bloomberg. The change in plans was influenced by the increase in the defense spending of European countries within NATO and the need to have forces to support operations in the Middle East. Most of the cuts will be in Germany, where 38,000 American military personnel are currently stationed, Kommersant writes.