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„Alternatyva Vokietijai“ sveikina JAV karių skaičiaus mažinimą: manome, kad tai nereikalinga
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„Alternatyva Vokietijai“ sveikina JAV karių skaičiaus mažinimą: manome, kad tai nereikalinga

From Delfi · (14m ago) Lithuanian Positive tone

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  • The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party welcomes the US troop reduction in Germany, stating foreign troops should not be stationed within the country.
  • AfD co-chair Alice Weidel believes the potential absence of US Tomahawk missiles in Germany is not necessarily negative, as their deployment could pose a risk in the context of the Ukraine war.
  • The US Department of Defense announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, amidst reported tensions between former President Donald Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has voiced its approval of the United States' decision to reduce its military presence in Germany. This move aligns with the AfD's long-standing position that foreign military forces have no place within the country's borders. Co-chair Alice Weidel specifically welcomed the reduction, emphasizing the party's platform which states that "there should be no foreign forces within the country."

Manau, kad reikia to siekti. Šiaip šį karių skaičiaus mažinimą galima sveikinti.

— Alice WeidelCommenting on the US troop reduction in Germany.

Furthermore, Weidel commented on the potential non-deployment of US Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. She suggested that this development is not inherently detrimental and could even be beneficial, particularly given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The presence of such advanced weaponry on German soil, she argued, could inadvertently increase the nation's risk profile in a volatile geopolitical climate.

Manome, kad tai nereikalinga.

— Alice WeidelReferring to the presence of foreign troops in Germany, as stated in the AfD program.

The US plan to withdraw around 5,000 troops from its approximately 39,000-strong contingent in Germany comes amid reported strains in relations between former US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. While the article mentions these tensions, the AfD's perspective focuses squarely on the principle of national sovereignty and the perceived benefits of a reduced foreign military footprint.

Ir atitinkamai tai nėra nieko bloga.

— Alice WeidelDiscussing the potential non-deployment of Tomahawk missiles and its implications for Germany.
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