Trump’s troop withdrawal is a sobering reminder that Europe must fend for itself

US soldiers are being withdrawn from Germany after repeated warnings that Europe is not prepared to fill a security vacuum (Picture: Getty)

European leaders have said Donald Trump’s snap decision to pull thousands of US troops out of Germany is a fresh sign that Europe must take care of its own security.

The Pentagon announced last week that it would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, and Trump told reporters he plans to ‘cut a lot further’.

He offered no reason for the move...