European leaders trying to make sense of a tough new line from Washington on issues including democracy and Ukraine’s future are set to express their reactions as the Munich Security Conference enters a second day.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance accused European leaders on Friday of censoring free speech and failing to control immigration, drawing a sharp rebuke from Germany's defence minister and overshadowing discussions on the war in Ukraine.

Europe stands at a crossroads at this year’s Munich Security Conference, facing a perfect storm as a rapidly shifting global order threatens the EU's long-standing vision of the world. The conference has seen landmark speeches from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the new US administration's Vice President JD Vance.