In a provocative speech at the Munich Security Conference, US Vice-President JD Vance asserted that the true threats to European democracies stem from within, rather than from external adversaries like Russia or China. He chastised European governments, including the UK, for neglecting the concerns of their citizens on issues such as migration and free speech, stating that this internal decline was more dangerous. Vance also reiterated calls for Europe to enhance its own defense capabilities, while discussing the potential for peace talks regarding the Ukraine war—but his focus on culture wars overshadowed traditional security topics.
Vance accused European governments of retreating from their values, ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech, claiming these internal issues threaten democracy more than external forces.
The address deviated from traditional security discussions, focusing instead on cultural wars, European leaders’ failures, and pressing the need for Europe to bolster its own defense.
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