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Vance Met Leader Of Germany's AfD In Munich

U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Alternative for Germany leader Alice Weidel in Munich nine days before the German election, where polls show the AfD in second place with approximately 20% support.
During a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Vance expressed concern that free speech is 'in retreat' across Europe and criticized European leaders for their handling of immigration issues.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected Vance's comments, asserting that they are unacceptable and emphasized that democracy must protect against extremist views.
Bavarian Governor Markus Söder affirmed that while all opinions are considered, decisions about coalition formation are made independently, reflecting the complexity of the immigration debate in Europe.

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MSNBC

Vance cozies up to Germany's far-right, scolds E.U. leaders for not engaging with extremists

Vice President JD Vance met with AfD leader Alice Weidel instead of Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of German parliamentary elections on Feb. 23.

7 days ago·United States

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De Telegraaf

German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz lashes out at US Vice President JD Vance

Munich Security Conference: German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz has slammed US Vice President JD Vance

7 days ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Irish Times

The Swiss-based ex-banker who leads Germany’s far right: Alice Weidel plays the long game

Party officials feel they can secure a blocking minority in the next Bundestag, the point when Weidel will become Germany’s most uncomfortable and unavoidable politician

8 days ago·Dublin, Ireland

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zdf.de

Security conference: US-Vize Vance meets AfD boss Weidel

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met AfD CEO Alice Weidel for a conversation in Munich. Vance is particularly critical of his speech at the Security Conference.

8 days ago

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Newser

Vance Meets AfD Leader After Scolding Europe on Far Right

Vice President JD Vance met the leader of a German far-right party in Munich on Friday, nine days before a German election and after scolding European leaders about the state of democracy. Vance met with Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party and candidate for chancellor,...

8 days ago·Miami, United States

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CBC News

Vance says Europe shouldn't shun an 'alternative viewpoint,' meets leader of far-right German party

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance met the leader of a German far-right party during a visit to Munich on Friday, nine days before a German election and after lecturing European leaders about the state of democracy.

8 days ago·Canada

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