February 16, 2025

Shortly after US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday local time, in which he criticized Europe on issues such as democracy and immigration, some European leaders reacted sharply, reflecting the current tensions in transatlantic relations, according to media reports. 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz issued a strong rebuke on Saturday regarding Vance's attack on Europe's stance on hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany and Europe what to do, Reuters reported. 

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday defended European policies following Vance's remarks, saying that nobody can impose their model on Europe, according to AFP. 

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