Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

Associated Press (AP) DiplomaticNews ReportEN 5 min read 75% complete by By  MATTHEW LEEFebruary 12, 2026 at 08:53 AM
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week, where European leaders are anxious about the state of transatlantic relations. Following Vice President JD Vance's critical remarks at last year's conference and President Trump's recent controversial statements, Rubio aims to focus on areas of cooperation. He plans to address shared global and regional concerns, including the Middle East, Ukraine, and China. The goal is to reassure nervous allies amidst uncertainty in U.S.-European ties. After the conference, Rubio will visit Slovakia and Hungary.

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JD Vance stunned dignitaries with a verbal assault on America’s closest allies in Europe last year.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference.

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Transatlantic relations are currently in a significant crisis of confidence and credibility.

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European leaders are hoping for a reprieve from President Trump’s inconsistent policies.

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Rubio plans to take a less contentious but philosophically similar approach to Vance.

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