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Former foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has responded to US vice-president JD Vance’s critique of Europe regarding migration and free speech. Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, criticised European leaders for disregarding the will of their citizens, undermining elections, and failing to protect religious freedoms. He also questioned Britain's abortion laws and Romania’s recent election, calling for a reassessment of Europe’s approach to these challenges. Sikorski remarked that while Vance’s speech leaned more towards a philosophical one than one that was security-focused, he agreed on the need for greater European defence spending. He emphasised that the global security situation is changing, with rising threats, especially due to Russia’s actions.