U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with AfD leader Alice Weidel in Munich, avoiding a meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Vance criticized European democracy, claiming free speech is under threat, while German officials defended their stance against the far-right AfD. The meeting occurred before Germany's elections, where polls show AfD gaining support. German leaders emphasized the importance of defending democracy against extremist views. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)