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Hart adds that the U.S.

adjustment reinforces action already underway for Europe to take on a greater share of the responsibility for NATO's shared security, including spending more on their militaries.

She says the alliance, quote, remains confident in our ability to provide for our deterrence and defense as this shift toward a stronger Europe and a stronger NATO continues.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz.

NATO spokesperson Alison Hart says the alliance is, quote, "...working with the U.S.

to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany."

Besides the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers, the U.S.

is also canceling the planned deployment of a battalion providing long-range strike capabilities.

Hart adds that the U.S.

adjustment reinforces action already underway for Europe to take on a greater share of the responsibility for NATO's shared security, including spending more on their militaries.

She says the alliance, quote, remains confident in our ability to provide for our deterrence and defense as this shift toward a stronger Europe and a stronger NATO continues.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz.

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European Council President Antonio Costa said the incident was, quote, deeply unsettling and praised the swift action of law enforcement in apprehending the shooter quickly.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen chimed in with relief, adding that violence has no place in politics ever.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaya Kalas expressed relief in an ex-post that President Trump and all other attendees were uninjured, writing, quote, an event meant to honor a free press should never become a scene of fear.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.

When the newly elected Hungarian parliament convenes May 9th, it will be the first time since 1990 that Viktor Orban does not take a seat.

I am not now needed in parliament, Orbán said in a social media post, but in the reorganization of the patriotic movement.

In a vote held two weeks ago, his Fidesz party dropped from 135 seats to 52.