J.D. Vance attacks European leaders in Munich speech

Posted by Admin February 16, 2025 Bussiness

By Anthony Marcus, correspondent. Eurasia Business News, February 16, 2025. Article n°1416.

During a conference in Munich, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a speech that sharply criticized European leaders on issues ranging from free speech to immigration. Instead of focusing on the anticipated topics of the Russia-Ukraine war, he addressed cultural issues and key aspects of Trump’s platform.

Departure from expectations : Many anticipated insights into Donald Trump’s plan for Ukraine, but Vance avoided the topic and talked about other issues.

Critique of European values : J.D. Vanceaccused European leaders of stifling free speech, contributing to mass migration, and retreating from fundamental values shared with the United States. He stated that Europe’s most significant threat comes “from within,” rather than from Russia or China.

Immigration concerns: J.D. Vance urged European countries to stem the flow of illegal migration, stating that voters do not want open borders. He also linked the influx of migrants into Europe to acts of terrorism.

Defense spending : J.D. Vance urged Europe to significantly increase its efforts to secure its own defense rather than expecting the U.S. will fund it.

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Reactions from European leaders : Vance’s remarks were met with silence and condemnation from various politicians. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius found Vance’s statements “not acceptable”. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned any peace negotiations that exclude Ukrainians and Europeans.

Defense of free speech : U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance challenged Europe’s approach to free speech and political censorship, asserting that the Trump administration would actively defend diverse viewpoints. He criticized initiatives that attempt to limit discourse on social media platforms like X.

Romania Election: Vance questioned the annulled presidential election in Romania, which was invalidated due to alleged Russian interference. He implied that if a democracy could be dismantled by foreign digital advertising, it was not very robust.

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