"Democracy was called into question by the US vice president for the whole of Europe earlier," Pistorius said at the Munich Security Conference. "He speaks of the annihilation of democracy. And if I have understood him correctly, he is comparing conditions in parts of Europe with those in authoritarian regions... that is not acceptable." Pistorius accused Vance of painting a distorted picture of democracy. With the German elections just over a week away, and the far-right AfD in second place in the polls, Pistorius poured scorn on the notion that free speech was being stymied. Democracy means that "extremist parties such as the AfD can campaign quite normally, just like any other party. However, democracy does not mean that the loud minority is automatically right and determines the truth," Pistorius said. Earlier, JD Vance said that free speech was "in retreat" in Europe while mass migration was a topic being underestimated by nations across the continent.
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Friday, February 14, 2025
German Defense Minister Pistorius Rebuffs US Vice President Vance's Speech | DW News
Feb 14, 2025 | German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has heavily criticized JD Vance after the US vice president accused European governments of ignoring voter concerns on immigration and stamping down on free speech.
"Democracy was called into question by the US vice president for the whole of Europe earlier," Pistorius said at the Munich Security Conference. "He speaks of the annihilation of democracy. And if I have understood him correctly, he is comparing conditions in parts of Europe with those in authoritarian regions... that is not acceptable." Pistorius accused Vance of painting a distorted picture of democracy. With the German elections just over a week away, and the far-right AfD in second place in the polls, Pistorius poured scorn on the notion that free speech was being stymied. Democracy means that "extremist parties such as the AfD can campaign quite normally, just like any other party. However, democracy does not mean that the loud minority is automatically right and determines the truth," Pistorius said. Earlier, JD Vance said that free speech was "in retreat" in Europe while mass migration was a topic being underestimated by nations across the continent.
"Democracy was called into question by the US vice president for the whole of Europe earlier," Pistorius said at the Munich Security Conference. "He speaks of the annihilation of democracy. And if I have understood him correctly, he is comparing conditions in parts of Europe with those in authoritarian regions... that is not acceptable." Pistorius accused Vance of painting a distorted picture of democracy. With the German elections just over a week away, and the far-right AfD in second place in the polls, Pistorius poured scorn on the notion that free speech was being stymied. Democracy means that "extremist parties such as the AfD can campaign quite normally, just like any other party. However, democracy does not mean that the loud minority is automatically right and determines the truth," Pistorius said. Earlier, JD Vance said that free speech was "in retreat" in Europe while mass migration was a topic being underestimated by nations across the continent.
Monday, January 22, 2024
Pistorius: "Man muss glaubhaft abschrecken" | heute journal
Jan 22, 2024 | Wie groß ist die Bedrohung Europas durch Putin? Hoch, glaubt Verteidigungsminister Pistorius. Er setzt auf die Formel: "Krieg führen zu können, um keinen Krieg führen zu müssen". Akute Kriegsgefahr herrscht für Deutschland im Moment aber wohl nicht - noch nicht.
Deutschlands Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius hat bereits mehrfach gewarnt, dass Russland in einigen Jahren durchaus Nato-Länder angreifen könnte. Wie er das ändern will, das erklärt Pistorius im ZDF heute journal-Interview. Und auch die Bedeutung des Wortes "kriegstüchtig", das er gern verwendet.
Deutschlands Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius hat bereits mehrfach gewarnt, dass Russland in einigen Jahren durchaus Nato-Länder angreifen könnte. Wie er das ändern will, das erklärt Pistorius im ZDF heute journal-Interview. Und auch die Bedeutung des Wortes "kriegstüchtig", das er gern verwendet.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Pistorius sieht Gefahr eines Kriegs in Europa | Berlin direkt
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