German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned U.S. Vice President JD Vance for supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, criticizing his interference ahead of national elections. Vance's comments at a Munich conference challenged Germany's post-WWII consensus against the far-right, intensifying fears of U.S. endorsement of political extremism. Scholz highlighted Germany's historical struggle against Nazism, reaffirming the country's commitment to democracy and the principle of 'never again' fascism. He warned against foreign interventions affecting German democracy, receiving strong applause for his stance.
Vance's actions appear to have shattered a taboo, met with strong condemnation across Germany for his support of an extremist party and breaching diplomatic propriety.
Chancellor Scholz passionately defended Germany's historical commitment against fascism, asserting that support for the AfD contradicts this foundational principle.
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