Munich chairman expresses concern over shared values in US-EU alliance

Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, expressed deep concern over the erosion of shared values in the US-EU alliance during his farewell speech. His comments followed conflicting statements from US officials about Ukraine's NATO membership. Heusgen highlighted the importance of European unity in defending democracy, thanking leaders like President Zelensky for their commitment. He became emotional while addressing the audience, indicating a significant shift in trans-Atlantic relations. The conference was marked by tensions, as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance delivered mixed messages about NATO and Ukraine. This has raised concerns among European leaders about the future of their alliance.