During a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Vice President J.D. Vance caused controversy by stating that the greatest threat to Europe is internal, not external, specifically criticizing Germany's handling of far-right parties. His remarks were interpreted as political interference and ignorance regarding German politics, especially as Germany approaches a national election. The far-right Alternative for Germany party, which Vance defended, remains a contentious issue in German politics, reflecting deeper concerns within the Western alliance about rising extremism and the impact of US foreign policy.
The vice president's remarks were seen as a sign of ignorance of German politics, culture, and history—and a sign, more troubling still, of disarray within the Western alliance.
Friedrich Merz, the front-runner for chancellor, characterized Vance's speech as "interference in the German federal election".
Vance was defending the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany, definitely Nazi-like and so abhorrent that no other party will form a coalition with it.
The biggest danger to Europe is not Russia or China but the 'threat from within,' as proclaimed by Vice President J.D. Vance.
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