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Vance warned that Europe’s internal struggles could threaten its stability and strain its alliances with the United States. Accusing European leaders of abandoning core democratic principles, he emphasized that undermining free speech risks creating a rift between transatlantic allies, potentially impacting cooperation on defense and trade. He also pointedly condemned Britain for sentencing a man to jail and fines for silent prayer at an abortion clinic, illustrating how these measures symbolize broader democratic backsliding.