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US troop withdrawal: A turning point for Europe?

May 7, 2026

It’s not going great for Europe: militarily and economically, the continent is under growing pressure. And the US President is showing little appetite to help out. Donald Trump stays true to his motto: America First. Can Europe stand on its own? Our guests: Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung), Gustav Gressel (military expert), Rachel Tausendfreund (German Council on Foreign Relations)

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DW | To the Point | Porträt von Rachel Tausendfreund 07.05.2026 — Image: DW

Rachel Tausendfreund, a foreign policy analyst with the German Council on Foreign Relations.

DW | To the Point | Porträt von Brandon Bohrn 07.05.2026 — Image: DW

Brandon Bohrn is with us. He’s with the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Europe Program, where he focuses on transatlantic trade and security cooperation.

DW | To the Point | Porträt von Gustav Gressel 07.05.2026 — Image: DW

Gustav Gressel, military and security analyst.

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