US Vice President JD Vance's speech in Munich: The real threat in Europe is the collapse of democracy, not the threat from Russia and China

US Vice President JD Vance attended the Munich Security Conference on 2/17 in Germany, (Munich Security Conference). This is his second appearance at this important global security summit, following his attendance last year as a senator. Vance mentioned at the beginning that although his status has changed from senator to vice president, his core argument remains the same, which is how to use political power to truly improve people's lives.

The real crisis in Europe comes from the internal collapse of democracy, not from the threats of Russia and China.

Vance mentioned that this trip to Germany was not just a closed-door meeting. He spent some time visiting Munich and experiencing the warm hospitality of the local people. At the same time, he also expressed condolences to everyone because the city had just experienced an attack the day before, shaking the entire Germany. Vance emphasized that the United States stands with the people of Munich and prays for them.

The picture shows the scene of the Munich attack.

When it comes to international security issues, Vance directly points out that the biggest threat in Europe at the moment is not Russia, not China, but the collapse of internal democratic values. He cited a recent shocking news as an example, where a former official of the European Commission blatantly stated in an interview: 'If the election results are not as expected, Germany may also follow in the footsteps of Romania and directly cancel the election.'

Vance said, "This kind of statement shocked Americans. We have always thought that the core of European policy is to defend democracy, but now it has turned into canceling elections?" He emphasized that if Europe really wants to defend the values of democracy, it should be implemented truly, instead of just talking about it.

Freedom is not something you can ban at will, and speech censorship is worrying

Vance further criticized that the EU's recent speech control is disturbing. For example, officials in Brussels have clearly stated that during times of social unrest, the government may 'directly close' social media to prevent the spread of hate speech. In addition, countries such as the UK and Sweden have begun legal prosecutions for individual speech, with the UK police even suing people for 'praying privately at home'.

Vance said, 'When the government begins to dictate how people should think, speak, or even pray in their own homes, can this still be considered true democracy?' He further stated that the Biden administration (Joe Biden) has also pressured social media to censor under the pretext of 'fake news,' resulting in many later confirmed true information about (Covid-19) being blocked. He pledged that the Trump administration would take a completely different stance: 'We may disagree with your views, but we will absolutely defend your right to express them!'

Europe loses democracy, no matter how high the defense budget is.

When it comes to defense issues, Vance also questioned European leaders: 'You have been discussing how to increase military spending and strengthen defense, but the question is, what do you really want to protect?' He believes that if European leaders are afraid of the voice of the people, or even refuse to dialogue with parties with different opinions, then high military spending cannot truly ensure security.

He emphasized, "The security of a democratic country comes not only from military defense, but also from the trust of the people! If the government is afraid of election results, afraid of different opinions, and even begins to block speech, then what will ultimately collapse is not the country, but the entire democratic system itself."

The immigration issue is out of control, and both Europe and the United States should face it squarely.

Vance also mentioned one of the most serious social issues in Europe today, which is the large-scale immigration wave. He pointed out that the population composition of many countries in Europe has undergone significant changes, for example, nearly one-fifth of the population in Germany is now composed of immigrants, and the proportion of immigrants in the United States has also reached a new historical high.

He criticized that these changes are not natural, but the deliberate result of politicians' actions over the past decade. Vance emphasized that many recent attacks in European countries are closely related to the out-of-control immigration policies. He cited the Munich terror attack as an example, pointing out that, like similar past incidents, the perpetrators are mostly 'young males, asylum seekers, with criminal records.' He questioned the European leaders present: 'How many more tragedies must we go through before we are willing to change this wrong path?'

The voice of the people is the key, democracy cannot be just an illusion

Vance emphasizes that the biggest challenge facing Europe and the United States at the moment is not external, but whether the government is willing to listen to the voice of the people. He specifically mentioned the UK's Brexit vote, whether you agree or not, at least it is a democratic decision, not a result manipulated by the government behind the scenes.

Vance said earnestly: 'If European countries continue to ignore the needs of the electorate and suppress dissent, democracy will become a deception.' He concluded with a famous quote from Pope John Paul II: 'Do not be afraid! Do not be afraid of the people, even if their thoughts are different from yours.'

The image shows the core demands of Pope John Paul II Vance.

The following are the core appeals of Vance at the Munich Forum:

The biggest threat to Europe is not external enemies, but the collapse of democratic values.

The government cannot abuse its power to block freedom of speech under the pretext of "fake news".

Europe should think about what it really wants to 'defend'? Democratic values are the key.

The immigration issue is out of control, and all countries in Europe and America should face this crisis squarely.

True democracy is about listening to the people, not manipulating elections or blocking opposing voices.

Vance's speech undoubtedly raised highly controversial but also undeniable criticisms of the current situation in Europe. His remarks not only challenged the bureaucratic system of the European Union but also directly pointed out the issues that the world should consider, such as when democracy becomes a formality, whether the voice of the people still matters.

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