In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM

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At the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed European leaders, emphasizing the need for transatlantic unity and cooperation. Rubio stated the U.S. wants a strong Europe and prefers to work together on global renewal. While his speech was more conciliatory than previous U.S. addresses, Rubio criticized Europe's migration policies, warning of destabilization. Despite these tensions, European leaders pledged to increase their contributions to NATO and strengthen European security architecture, with leaders like Macron and Starmer emphasizing Europe's commitment to Ukraine and its role as a strong ally to the U.S.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged a “rift” had opened up between Europe and the US.

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European leaders pledged to shoulder more of the burden of shared NATO defences.

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Rubio warned of “civilisational erasure” caused by mass migration.

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Marco Rubio addressed European leaders at the Munich Security Conference.

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Rubio's speech was seen as more conciliatory than JD Vance's speech last year.

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Keir Starmer 40% Mark Rutte 40% Ukraine ×250% Emmanuel Macron 50% Russia ×260% NATO ×360% JD Vance ×270% Donald Trump ×270% United States ×380% Marco Rubio ×490% Europe ×1090% Munich Security Conference ×395%

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transatlantic unity 90% munich security conference 80% marco rubio 80% us-eu tensions 70% migration 70% europe 70% nato 60% russia 50% ukraine 50% civilisational erasure 40%