US plans faster troop drawdown from bases in Europe

The United States is planning to speed up the withdrawal of troops from its bases in Europe, according to a report citing Pentagon sources. Proposals for the move are expected to be submitted, the report said. A senior US official said allies want the information and clarity needed for the fastest possible transition to European defense. The plan comes after Washington’s decision in early May to pull 5,000 troops from Germany. The report did not give further details on the scope or timing of the proposed drawdown. No additional information was immediately available.