Pentagon reviews U.S. military presence in Europe

The Pentagon has begun receiving responses from European allies to a questionnaire distributed in July. The inquiry, initiated following a directive from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, seeks to analyze the scale of American military presence in Europe. Key topics include potential increases in security spending, assessments of U.S. foreign policy direction, and access to European bases, airspace, and infrastructure.

Some media reports suggest the review could lead to a reduction in U.S. troop levels on the continent. In Poland, experts suggest the review offers an opportunity to demonstrate the country's value as a reliable partner. Unlike some Western European nations that have expressed reservations regarding U.S. operations, Poland has signaled its willingness to provide unrestricted access to its territory for American military activities, which may influence decisions regarding a permanent U.S. base in the country.