Scholz emphasizes the importance of Germany’s democratic integrity in light of Vance's controversial statements on far-right politics.
German Chancellor Criticizes U.S. Vice President's Support for Controversial Party
German Chancellor Criticizes U.S. Vice President's Support for Controversial Party
Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns JD Vance's remarks at the Munich Security Conference regarding the Alternative for Germany party.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany voiced strong opposition to U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s comments during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, claiming they represent an unacceptable interference in Germany's impending elections. Vance's call to reconsider the exclusion of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from integration into the federal government shocked many attendees.
In response to Vance’s remarks, Scholz expressed that supporting the AfD contradicts the long-standing commitment to prevent future leadership resembling the regime responsible for the Holocaust. “A commitment to ‘never again’ is not reconcilable with support for the AfD,” he stated at the conference, addressing the gathering on its second day.
The Chancellor specifically pointed out that the AfD has minimized the seriousness of historical Nazi atrocities, including a visit to the Dachau concentration camp by Vance the day prior. He firmly stated, “Germany will not accept orders from outsiders on how to shape our democracy – that’s not acceptable among allies.” Scholz emphasized that the future of Germany’s political landscape is a matter for Germans to determine.
In response to Vance’s remarks, Scholz expressed that supporting the AfD contradicts the long-standing commitment to prevent future leadership resembling the regime responsible for the Holocaust. “A commitment to ‘never again’ is not reconcilable with support for the AfD,” he stated at the conference, addressing the gathering on its second day.
The Chancellor specifically pointed out that the AfD has minimized the seriousness of historical Nazi atrocities, including a visit to the Dachau concentration camp by Vance the day prior. He firmly stated, “Germany will not accept orders from outsiders on how to shape our democracy – that’s not acceptable among allies.” Scholz emphasized that the future of Germany’s political landscape is a matter for Germans to determine.
