Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany's far-right AfD party, during his visit to Germany sparked controversy. Vance also met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and leaders of major German political parties.
Vice President JD Vance met with Alice Weidel , co-chair of Germany 's far-right, firmly anti-immigrant party, AfD, during his visit to the country on Friday, his office said. Founded over a decade ago, AfD's members strongly oppose the immigration of Muslims into Germany , call for mass deportations, reject the idea of multiculturalism, and seek to exit the Europe an Union. Vance's meeting with Weidel sparked controversy, as AfD is known for its inflammatory rhetoric and policies.
Vance's office stated that he also met with the leaders of major German political parties, along with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. He had previously met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz earlier this week in Paris. Vance's visit to Germany comes amid heightened tensions in Europe due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. While Vance's office highlighted his engagements with mainstream German political figures, his meeting with Weidel drew significant attention and criticism. Weidel's past comments, which have been widely condemned as Islamophobic and xenophobic, have fueled concerns about the rise of far-right extremism in Germany. Vance's meeting with her has been interpreted by some as an endorsement of AfD's views, even if unintentional. The meeting has raised questions about Vance's approach to international relations and his willingness to engage with controversial figures
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