Stubb suggested that those concerned about the withdrawal of US troops from Germany go to the sauna

On May 12, Finnish President Alexander Stubb invited everyone concerned about the possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany to go to the sauna.

According to Stubb, he is not too worried about what is happening in Europe. He also stressed that Finland's position is to remain calm and calm.

"I recommend that everyone go to the sauna and take a nice bath, and then calmly reflect on what is happening around them and why," Stubb said in an interview with the online publication EUobserver.

To the journalist's objection that saunas are not available everywhere in Europe, the Finnish president gave a personal recommendation, advising to visit the sauna on the way from the airport to the center of Prague.

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On May 1, the Reuters news agency, citing the Pentagon, reported that the United States would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within 6-12 months. It was noted that the reduction in the number of troops would allow the number of American troops in Europe to return approximately to the level that existed before 2022.

Austrian geopolitical analyst Patrick Poppel noted on May 2 that the withdrawal of US troops from Germany is perceived very positively by many Germans, but Washington's decision may be a signal for Europe.