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Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' but warns allies to defend themselves at Munich conference
Rubio urged stronger defense investment and policy reciprocity to renew U.S.-Europe ties while criticizing migration and climate policies, reassuring allies after a year of tensions.
- At the Munich gathering, Rubio urged an alliance revival, emphasizing the need to face past mistakes and rebuild together.
- Amid recent U.S.-Europe tensions, Rubio emphasized the need to revive the alliance, saying Washington seeks a stronger relationship to support global renewal.
- Pointing to shared history, Rubio warned that Europe and the United States remain deeply connected and called on Europe to shoulder defense responsibilities.
- Despite applause, European officials reacted with relief while some diplomats remained skeptical about substantive policy shifts, as Rubio received a standing ovation and praise from conference chair Wolfgang Ischinger.
- Looking to long-term stakes, Rubio said issues to end the Ukraine war have been narrowed, and the address, shortly before the Ukraine war's fifth year at the Munich Security Conference, raised follow-through questions.
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On a visit to Slovakia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that the United States did not want a "dependent" Europe.
The Secretary of State of the United States said that the transatlantic era had been revived.
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Rubio and European Leaders Clash Over “Culture Wars” at 2026 Munich Security Summit
At the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders the United States and Europe remain bound by history, culture, and shared interests. Speaking on the sidelines of the annual gathering in Germany, Rubio said the two sides “belong together” and described America as Europe’s “child,” signaling continuity even as policy differences remain. He also made clear that Washington expects change. Rubio said the United…
Marco Rubio was celebrated in Munich. However, his speech was not a transatlantic reconciliation – but an ideological redefinition of the West.
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