EU Leaders Furious as Vice President JD Vance delivers blunt assessment at the Munich Security Conference, declaring Europe’s greatest threat comes “from within.” Vance criticized European democracies for canceling elections, jailing protesters, and using “Soviet-era” tactics to silence opposition. His comments highlight growing concerns about democratic backsliding across the continent as leaders increasingly restrict free speech while excluding populist voices from important conversations.
European Commission President Von der Leyen attempted to redirect focus to security spending, but Vance’s remarks signal the Trump administration’s unwillingness to overlook allies abandoning core democratic principles. This confrontation represents a significant shift in transatlantic relations, forcing European leaders to reconsider their approach to fundamental freedoms.
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