• DW journalist Srećko Matić commented on Trump’s announcement to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, noting it would be a heavy blow to the local economy.
  • Matić emphasized that a bigger problem than troop withdrawal is the possible non-delivery of promised Tomahawk missiles, crucial for European defense against Russia.
  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces criticism for an unstable government and a Copernican shift in his stance toward Trump, from flattery to open criticism.
  • Matić believes early elections in Germany are a real possibility due to the political situation and unfulfilled promises of the ruling coalition.
  • The AfD has stabilized as the strongest political option in polls, especially in the east, although other parties still reject cooperation.

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