J.D. Vance criticized Romania in Munich for nullifying election results won by a pro-Russian candidate.

Vice President of the United States, J.D. Vance, has criticized European leaders, accusing them of restricting freedom of speech and undermining democratic values.

In his address at the Munich Security Conference, he emphasized that Europe is moving away from the fundamental principles it shares with the United States.

Specifically, Vance expressed deep concern regarding instances where European courts annul elections, and high-ranking officials threaten to invalidate others.

“Recently, a former European Commissioner stated on television that he was pleased the Romanian government annulled entire elections. Moreover, he warned that if things do not go as planned, the same could happen in Germany. Such statements shock the ears of an American,” he stated.

He also mentioned the case of 51-year-old veteran Adam Smith-Conner, who was accused of breaking the law for silently praying outside an abortion clinic (Vance is a staunch supporter of banning abortions, a position he has frequently articulated during his campaign – ed.).

“If you are afraid of your own people, America cannot help you,” Vance stressed.

According to Vance, Europe's departure from its fundamental values concerns him more than external threats.

“What worries me most is not an external threat – not Russia, not China, and not any other country. What concerns me is the internal threat: Europe’s departure from its fundamental values – the very ones we share with the United States,” he said.

The war in Ukraine was mentioned only once by the U.S. Vice President during his speech. He stated that President Donald Trump's administration is “certainly concerned about the security of Europe and is convinced that a reasonable resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine can be found.”

“However, we also believe that in the coming years, Europe must take on much greater responsibility for its own defense,” Vance emphasized.

Background. Recall that the conflict over the possibility of canceling elections in Germany, should the far-right and pro-Russian “Alternative for Germany” (AfD) win, has heated up between Elon Musk and former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

“We did it in Romania, and we will obviously have to do it if necessary in Germany,” Breton said in an interview with French broadcaster BFMTV/RMC.

Musk, who supports AfD, responded by posting several messages where he labeled Breton as the “tyrant of Europe” and his methods as “methods of a tyrant.”

It was also reported that J.D. Vance, during his visit to the Munich Conference, called for not ignoring the “Alternative for Germany” and for collaborating with them.

In particular, he noted that this party resonates with him due to its radical stance on immigration issues.