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Vance Warns Germany: Immigration Policies Risk 'Civilisational Suicide'

8/3/2025

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US Vice President J.D. Vance launched a scathing critique of Germany's immigration policies, warning they could result in "civilisational suicide." He pointed to a staggering €172 billion budget shortfall and raised alarms over rising crime, cultural fragmentation, and the strain on public services, echoing a deepening anxiety about the nation's future.

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US Vice President J.D. Vance launched a scathing critique of Germany's immigration policies, warning they could result in "civilisational suicide." He pointed to a staggering €172 billion budget shortfall and raised alarms over rising crime, cultural fragmentation, and the strain on public services, echoing a deepening anxiety about the nation's future.