Munich, February 15, 2025: U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned that Europe’s internal challenges, like suppressing free speech and mishandling immigration, pose a bigger security threat than external adversaries like China or Russia. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he stressed that these issues undermine democratic values and could cause instability in the region.
Vance’s remarks drew criticism from European officials, with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius calling them “unacceptable.” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also expressed concerns about the U.S. challenging Europe’s democratic principles. His comments have sparked a debate on the balance between national security and individual freedoms in Europe.
