U.S. Vice President JD Vance participates in a discussion at a Munich Security Conference event in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Europe and the United States were "on the same team" but needed a better joint security posture, taking a more conciliatory tone after alarming allies with sharp remarks during a visit to Germany in February.
During an event in Washington sponsored by the Munich Security Conference, Vance reiterated his and President Donald Trump's belief that Europe needed to take on more responsibility related to defense. Vance said both sides of the Atlantic had become too comfortable with an outdated security system that was not adequate to meet the challenges of the next 20 years.
