Germany's Scholz Slams US Interference After Vance's Far-Right Meeting

US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference sparked controversy, as he implicitly favored the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is polling second in voting intentions ahead of the February 23 elections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected outside interference in Germany's elections, pushing back against Vance's speech. The AfD party is seen as a threat by the German establishment, and mainstream parties have stated they will not work with them. Vance met with the AfD party's top candidate, Alice Weidel, further fueling the controversy. Elon Musk, a close adviser to US President Donald Trump, has been providing support to the AfD party.