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- The Pentagon is considering withdrawing at least 25,000 US troops from Europe, and some options involve up to 40,000 troops.
- Around 80,000 US troops are currently stationed in Europe, so the cuts could reduce the American presence there by nearly one-third.
- Germany, Italy and Spain, which host some of the largest US deployments, are among the countries that could be affected.
- General Alexus Grynkewich is expected to submit an initial assessment of the US military presence to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday, with a final recommendation due on November 6.
- European governments and some US lawmakers warn that a rapid withdrawal could weaken NATO's ability to deter Russia, so the decision carries major security implications.
What to watch next
- Grynkewich's initial assessment to Hegseth on Friday
- The final recommendation expected on November 6 and any proposal put to President Trump
- Whether the State Department and Pentagon resolve their reported differences over the review
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