Ursula von der Leyen and JD Vance presented contrasting views on Europe's challenges. Von der Leyen emphasized Europe's readiness to defend its values against threats like Russia and the US-China rivalry, advocating for cooperation and increased defense spending. In contrast, Vance criticized Europe for retreating from democratic values, citing various incidents as evidence of this backsliding. He expressed concern over free speech and urged European leaders to listen to their constituents. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)