Germany news: US troop pullout 'expected' — Pistorius

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Europe must do more for its own security after the US withdrawal announcement. Police have said some violence marred mostly peaceful May Day demos in Berlin. DW has more.

• Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said the announced withdrawal of US troops from Germany "was to be expected" 
• The police union GdP has said at least 10 officers suffered slight injuries during May Day demos in Berlin
• "Timmy" the humpback whale has been set free in the North Sea

Here is a roundup of the latest stories from and about Germany on Saturday, May 2, 2026: