Economists have analyzed the effects of withdrawing around 5000 us soldiers from germany. The study shows considerable consequences for affected regions.
Us defense secretary pete hegseth announced the withdrawal plan in early may. The withdrawal is to be completed within six to twelve months.
A study by the university of cologne and zew mannheim examined the economic effects. The results are available to handelsblatt.
Study author johannes kochems said: “A us troop withdrawal is not purely a security policy process. It is also a local economic shock.”
