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Germany and its allies must act together quickly to bolster Europe's military capabilities in the face of the threat posed by Russia, security experts have said as European leaders marked the 35th anniversary of German reunification.
The warning follows US President Donald Trump's clear stance that his country will play a less direct role in Europe.
"We are under enormous pressure," said Dr Patrick Keller, head of the Security and Defence Centre at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP).
"Relying on America no longer works as it once did", he told Euronews, adding that Europe must take responsibility for its own security and unity.
His words came as European leaders travelled to Saarbrücken in the German state of Saarland for an event on Friday ma
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