{"id":2664168,"date":"2026-09-18T12:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/european-leaders-in-panic-mode-over-pete-hegseths-military-plans-for-the-region-report\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:42:30","slug":"european-leaders-in-panic-mode-over-pete-hegseths-military-plans-for-the-region-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/european-leaders-in-panic-mode-over-pete-hegseths-military-plans-for-the-region-report\/","title":{"rendered":"European Leaders in Panic Mode Over Pete Hegseth&#8217;s Military Plans for the Region: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feuropean-leaders-in-panic-mode-over-pete-hegseths-military-plans-for-the-region-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2664168&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a potential restructuring of U.S. military forces in Europe,with plans to withdraw up to a third of troops-possibly around 25,000 to 40,000 soldiers-raising concerns among lawmakers and European nations like Germany,Italy,and Spain. These nations, which host large U.S. contingents, are worried about reduced military presence possibly emboldening Russia. Despite these plans, President Trump emphasized that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-handling-of-aukus-nuclear-submarine-deal-was-clumsy\/\" title=\"Biden: Handling of AUKUS nuclear submarine deal was \u2018clumsy\u2019\">america remains committed<\/a> to its allies and highlighted efforts to establish a U.S. Army base in Poland as a sign of ongoing cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a U.S.military review is underway to shift NATO toward a more europe-led defense model, dubbed &#8220;NATO 3.0,&#8221; aiming for European countries to take primary responsibility for their defense. This review intends to accelerate NATO&#8217;s capabilities on the continent,ensuring the alliance adapts to current threats with more self-reliance from European nations. The process is expected to last around six months, with a focus on strengthening NATO and ensuring U.S. forces are optimally positioned to meet both European and global security needs.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The United States is planning a shakeup in its force structure that could pull thousands of troops out of Western Europe, according to a new report.<\/p>\n<p>Up to a third of troops could leave under some scenarios, which would include about 25,000 troops, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/national-security\/pentagon-weighs-pulling-nearly-third-us-forces-europe-rcna597722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a>. Other estimates put the number at 40,000 troops, which would be about half of the U.S. forces based in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe prospect of such dramatic cuts has alarmed lawmakers from both parties and European governments concerned about emboldening Russia,\u201d NBC News wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Germany, Italy, and Spain are likely to be impacted, NBC News reported, citing officials it did not name. Those nations not only have the largest troop concentrations, but were also at odds with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, Trump indicated that America will not abandon its allies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to the bold leadership of my friend, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, major progress is being made toward establishing a U.S. Army base in Poland,\u201d Trump posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/117287545147440255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf this happens, the location will be announced very soon. This will be a historic step for our Great U.S.\/Polish Alliance,\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>This summer, Hegseth told NATO allies that the U.S. will take a hard look at its force structure in Europe, with an eye toward having Europe increasingly protect itself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will be a real review. It will be designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defense of Europe,\u201d he said, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/europe\/hegseth-nato-review-us-forces-europe-iran-war-brussels-rcna350660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth said it is time to build \u201cNATO 3.0\u201d that can handle threats without the United States doing all the work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNATO 3.0 is post-Cold War recognition that (NATO) needs to go back to a real hardline military alliance that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-hegseth-shames-nato-leaders-to-their-faces-demands-they-take-responsibility-for-the-defense-of-europe\/\" title=\"Pete ... Shames NATO Leaders to Their Faces, Demands They Take &#039;Responsibility for the ... of ...&#039;\">real military capabilities capable<\/a> of deterring right here on the continent and taking the lead for the conventional defense of Europe,\u201d Hegseth said.<\/p>\n<p>European allies \u201chave to be willing to stand up and do something in a strong way about\u201d defending their own continent.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth said the review would last no longer than six months, according to a news release on the War Department <a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/News-Stories\/Article\/Article\/4521330\/war-department-review-to-ensure-nato-30-becomes-europe-led-defense-alliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to keep a close eye on allies who are not doing that and who say \u2018no,\u2019 or \u2018maybe\u2019 or \u2018wait and see\u2019 when it matters most,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a review that some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colors. In the end, the review is intended to both improve U.S. force posture and basing and strengthen NATO 3.0.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the right thing to do by the American people; it\u2019s the right thing to do by this alliance. Europe can and must take primary responsibility for its conventional defense as it pledged at The Hague Summit and in the process safeguarding Europe\u2019s defense for generations to come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The review, he continued, \u201cwill be designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defense of Europe, stepping up to ensure our forces are postured for America\u2019s global needs, and stepping up to make sure that our access, basing and overflight are clearly delineated and assured.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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