The decline in the number of American soldiers across Europe, conducted by US President Donald Trump’s administration, will be smaller than European allies feared, and a total withdrawal of about 5,000 soldiers is expected, reported. Bloomberg.

According to Bloomberg, the majority of the 5,000-strong reduction will be applied to Germany.

Also reportedly, the final decision will be made by Trump, who has repeatedly criticised NATO European members for failing to help the United States of America and Israel in fighting Iran.

US Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Affairs Elbridge Colby is expected to present US Defence Secretary Pete Hegset, an official report on the proposed changes.

Supreme Commander NATO for Europe and the head of the American Army European Command, General Alexus Greenkevich, offered Colby’s team several possible scenarios to consider in September.

Hegseth is expected to give final recommendations Trump on December 1st. /Telegraphy/