Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- At the Munich Security Conference on February 14, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a scathing critique of European Union leaders, accusing them of fearing their own voters and undermining democracy. Citing the annulment of Romanias presidential election, Vance warned that Europes greatest threat is not external forces like Russia or China but rather internal suppression of free speech and democratic values.

Vances speech centered on the December 2024 Romanian presidential election, which saw independent right-wing candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly emerge as the frontrunner. Georgescu, who has criticized NATO and Romanias support for Ukraine, won the first round with 22.94% of the vote, surpassing candidate...