German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has shot back strongly in defense of his stance against the far-right and said his country won’t accept people who “intervene in our democracy,” a day after U.S. Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders over their ...
Author: PHILIPP JENNE Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 15/02/2025 | 08:06:50
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German Chancellor says his country won’t accept people who “intervene in our democracy” a day after U.S. Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders over their approach to democracy. Vance said he fears free speech is “in retreat” across the continent. Russian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would have a seat at the table. The war was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago. Already Friday, the Ukrainian leader said that his country wants security guarantees before any talks with Russia. Vance said the Trump administration wants the war to end.
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