Vance’s harsh words towards Europe
In turn, during a speech this afternoon in Munich, Deputy Donald Trump He spared no harsh words about Europe and the administration of Joe Biden. He accused Europe of censorship but besides stated that "the loudest voices about censorship come not from Europe, but from our country, from a camp of erstwhile power." “It was the erstwhile government that urged censorship of coronavirus information. president Trump's administration will act in the other direction," said J.D. Vance. Europe has made an offer — it wants to "work together on this".
German reaction to Vance’s words
Among another things, the German defence minister Boris Pistorius responded to his words. He accused Vance of questioning democracy in Europe and comparing the situation in part of the continent to the situation in authoritarian regimes. “This is unacceptable. (...) In this democracy everyone has a voice – said the German minister.
The EC chief made a proposal
Ursula Von der Leyen in turn stated at the Munich Conference that "The European Union must increase its defence spending". She announced that she would propose an "escape clause in the stableness Pact", allowing associate States to importantly increase investment in defence. This clause allows associate States to loosen the rules to keep a budget deficit of below 3% of GDP. It was launched, among others, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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