Scholz Condemns Vance's Call for Engagement with Far-Right Parties at Munich Conference

At the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks about engaging political parties like the far-right AfD. Scholz emphasized that any relations with the AfD contradict the principle of 'never again,' referencing Vance's previous visit to the Dachau concentration camp. Scholz asserted Germany's refusal to accept foreign interference in its elections, especially as the AfD is polling second ahead of major elections. Vance's comments sparked controversy among European leaders, particularly due to his meeting with AfD leader Alice Weidel, which drew significant backlash.