Poland’s Tusk warns of "disintegration" in transatlantic alliance

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that divisions within the transatlantic alliance pose a greater threat than external adversaries, following Washington’s decision to reduce its military presence in Germany.

“The greatest threat to the transatlantic community are not its external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of our alliance. We must all do what it takes to reverse this disastrous trend,” Tusk wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports.

His comments came after the United States announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move that has added to concerns about the future of transatlantic security cooperation.

The decision follows growing tensions between Washington and Berlin, including criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his remarks on U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Despite the planned reduction, more than 30,000 U.S. troops are expected to remain stationed in Germany. According to the U.S. Defence Manpower Data Centre, Germany hosted 36,436 active-duty American personnel as of December 2025.

By Sabina Mammadli