(ANSA) - BELGRADE, MAY 21 - "Germany accepts its leadership responsibilities. It is clear that as European capabilities grow, tasks within the Alliance must change," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated before a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg in light of the US troop reduction in Europe. DPA reports. "The goal is a new burden-sharing that corresponds to Germany and Europe's economic and military potential," he said. Germany wants to reach the NATO 5% target as soon as possible. (ANSA).