JD Vance to Implore Berlin to Work with AfD at Munich Security Conference
US Vice President JD Vance will be speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, where he is expected to urge European leaders to embrace the rise of anti-establishment politics, stop mass migration, and halt progressive policies.
Vance's speech comes against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's recent surprise move to organize a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. This move has caused concern among European leaders and Ukrainian officials.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal ahead of his address, Vance criticized European leaders for their handling of migration issues. He also expressed his belief that Russian interference in Western democracy has been overplayed and that migration poses a greater threat.
During his visit to Munich, Vance is expected to tell German politicians to end the country's longstanding firewall around the AfD, known as "Brandmaeur," which prevents all parties from working with the far-right group. The AfD has come under fire for its use of Nazi terminology, its hardline anti-immigration stance, and its affinity to Putin's Russia.
Vance's call to work with the AfD is likely to be met with resistance from many European leaders, who view the group as a threat to democracy. However, Vance is expected to argue that the firewall is curtailing the will of the people and that the AfD should be given a chance to participate in the political process.
The Munich Security Conference is a major international event that brings together world leaders, diplomats, and security experts to discuss global security challenges. Vance's speech is likely to be one of the most anticipated events of the conference.
8 Comments
Rotfront
“His willingness to take on conventional barriers shows that he’s prioritizing real-world issues over political niceties. That’s leadership.”
Karamba
“Vance’s stance is a blatant disregard for the lessons learned from history. Collaborating with extremists is never acceptable.”
Matzomaster
“It’s a bold and refreshing take on traditional politics. Sometimes using unconventional partners can lead to innovative solutions.”
Karamba
“What a dangerous move—to seek collaboration with a far-right party that has been linked to Nazi rhetoric. This isn’t leadership; it’s inciting division.”
Matzomaster
“It’s disheartening to see influential figures endorse working with an extremist party. This isn’t constructive dialogue—it’s division.”
ytkonos
“Mass migration is a complex issue, not a reason to shore up alliances with extremist parties. This approach oversimplifies the problem.”
lettlelenok
“Encouraging ties with the AfD only legitimizes hate and extremist ideas. It’s a recipe for undermining democratic values.”
dedus mopedus
“How can we take this seriously when it involves breaking long-established safeguards against hate groups? It’s reckless.”