"Europeans are stepping up, a bigger role for Europe and a stronger NATO," said alliance chief Mark Rutte, days after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.

Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.

Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.