Poland says it could host US troops pulled from Germany

Published May 7, 2026 10:33am ET



Poland said it is prepared to host U.S. troops withdrawn from Germany, opening the door to a possible reshuffling of U.S. forces in Europe after President Donald Trump announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki made the offer during NATO exercises in Lithuania, arguing Poland is ready to host a larger American military presence.

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