Is Europe ready for a future without the US?

Is Europe ready for a future without the US?

May 5, 2026 · 32 min

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The episode discusses the implications of a potential US military withdrawal from Europe and its impact on European leaders.

Trump has threatened to pull 5,000 troops from Germany – while European leaders worry this is just the start of a US withdrawal from the continent. Deborah Cole reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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