In JD Vance's confrontational and pure speech at the Munich Security Conference, the vice-president ran through a series of examples, highlighting his claim that Europe had left the railway. Here we see what he said and whether it accumulates.
England
Speaking about “our very dear friend, England,” Vance argued that “backslides away from the right to conscience” “put the fundamental freedoms of religious British people, especially in the crosshairs.” did.
The British government indicted Adam Smith, he said.– Connor, a A physical therapist and Army veteran said, “It's the heinous crime of standing 50 meters from the abortion clinic and praying quietly for three minutes, not hindering anyone, just praying quietly on their own.”
Vance claimed that Connor told the “unmoving” law enforcement officer he and his ex-girlfriend prayed for an abortion years ago. “Adam was found guilty of defeating the government's new 'bUffer zone The law criminalizes quiet prayers and other actions that could affect decisions by people within 200 metres of an abortion facility,” Vance said. “He was sentenced to the prosecutor to pay thousands of pounds at legal costs.”
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Smith Connor was convicted of violating the Safe Zone in October last year after refusing repeated requests to leave outside the Bournemouth abortion clinic in November 2022.
The 51-year-old told the council the day before he took quiet vigilance, as he had on previous occasions. On the day, community officials spoke to him for an hour and 40 minutes and asked him to leave, but he refused. Smith Connor was handed a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay more than £9,000 after the case was brought in by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils.
Smith Connor receives it Legal support from Alliance Defending Freedom InternationalAmerican conservative Christian legal advocacy group situation That is “a defense of religious freedom… advocacy efforts.” ADF International said it supports Smith-Connor to oppose the July decision.
The Smith-Connor incident was brought in after the introduction of a public space protection order outside the Bone Mask Trinik in October 2022.
Last October, Public Order Act was introduced in 2023 in the UK and Wales. This introduced a 150m buffer zone around the abortion clinic, stopping women from being harassed in leaflets, showing pictures of the fetus and passing by on alert.
Scotland
The Scottish government was said to have begun to distribute letters to citizens within the so-called secure access zones. They would break the law even with private prayers within their own homes. It might happen.” He continued: “The government urged readers to report fellow citizens who suspected of thinking crimes in the UK and across Europe.”
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Abortion Services (SAFE Access Zone) (Scottish) ActIntroduced last year, a safe access zone was introduced within 200 metres of the abortion clinic, banning harassment, surprising or painful behavior.
“Silent Prayer” is listed among prohibited activities to prevent the large silent vigilance used by large groups of large US protesters. 40 days in life People gather outside the clinic and pressure women to not undergo abortion.
A conservative American Tiktker falsely claimed that quiet prayers at home could break Scottish laws. However, the law states that behavior is prohibited if it is likely to cause vigilance or distress for those accessing abortion services. Quiet prayers in the house that did not give any pain or warning to others do not fall into this category.
A spokesman for the Scottish government said: “The Vice President's claim is wrong. Private prayers at home are not prohibited within the secure access zone, and there has been no letter to which this was suggested.”
Romania
Vance told the Munich security conference that a former European commissioner “heartedly heard” that the “whole election” was invalidated in Romania. Vance added: But when we see senior officials who have cancelled elections and threatened to cancel others, we should ask if they are holding themselves to the appropriate high standard.. ”
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The US Vice President mentioned comments by former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. The former French minister was speaking to nullify the early results of the presidential election after a decision by the Romanian constitutional court in December.
The court intervened after a classified intelligence report document pointed out what was called a massive, “highly organized” campaign for candidates of independent candidates on the Tiktok platform. “National Actor”. Georgescu has pledged to suspend all Romania's political and military support for Ukraine if elected.
Commenting on the incident, Breton said: “When they risk being avoided, let's keep our laws calm in Europe and enforce our laws. We did that in Romania.
Elon Musk intervened with X at that point, “The incredible absurdity of Thierry Breton as a European tyrant.” Breton replied: “European Tyrant? Oh! But Elon Musk: The EU has no mechanism to negate elections anywhere in the EU. There is absolutely nothing to be said in the video below. [Digital Services Act] and its duty of moderation. Lost in translation…or another fake news? ”
Brussels
Vance said in Brussels the “EU Commission” warned citizens that they intend to shut down social media during a period of civil unrest. In Germany, he allegedly committed “attacks on civilians suspected of posting anti-feminist comments online as part of the “fighting against misogynists” on the Internet.
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Under the Digital Services Act, the Commission asks the judges to evaluate applications for temporary restrictions on access to large online platforms or search engines within the EU, including digital services coordinators from EU. You can ask for it. The committee also has the authority to bypass the judge-led process in “urgent situations.” The committee said such extreme measures “follow a legitimate process” and “time is limited.”
Service restrictions can only be enforced if there is evidence of a criminal offence, including threats to people's lives and safety. If the Commission uses its enforcement powers, the decision will be subject to judicial relief in the European Court of Justice.
German police attacked the homes of people suspected of posting misogynistic hate speech on the internet, including those advocating rape and sexual assault last March. Police attacked the home and questioned 45 suspects in 11 states. None of the suspects were taken into custody.
Sweden
Vance said the “government” “convicted a Christian activist for participating in the Qur'an Burning, which led to the murder of his friend.” He continued: “And as the judge in his case ruthlessly pointed out, the laws to protect Swedish free expression actually do something without risking violations. He doesn't accept “free pass” to do what he says – and I'm quoting – and I'm quoting. A group that holds that belief. ”
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Salwan Najem has been given a suspended ruling and fine by the court for statements he made in connection with four cases of the Qur'an burning in Stockholm. He ran a burning book alongside Salwan Mamaika, who was later shot and killed during the Tiktok broadcast last month. Najem, who came to Sweden from Iraq in 1998 and was a Swedish citizen since June 2005, told the court that his actions were just a legitimate criticism of religion protected by the Swedish Freedom of Expression Act. . Göran Lundahl, the judge in the case, said freedom of expression does not constitute a “free path to do or say.”
Germany
Vance cites recent attacks in Munich as a reason for a “new direction,” suggesting that the attack is typical. “Asyre seekers, young people in their mid-20s, are already known to police, who smash the community by plunging their cars into the crowd,” he said.
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German police and prosecutors say that Afghan suspects are believed to be “Islamist” motives in a central Munich car that injured at least 36 people, and will answer the suspects of attempted murder. Ta. They have not found connections with jihadist organizations such as Islamic state groups and accomplices.
According to the latest EU terrorism status and trends report from Europol, there were a total of 120 terrorist attacks (98 completed, 98 failed, 13 failed) in seven EU member states in 2023. (70, all completed), followed by left-wing and anarchist actors (32, of which 23 have been completed). There were 14 jihadist terrorist attacks, five of which were completed. Two right-wing terrorist attacks were stopped.
