Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By MATTHEW LEE, EMMA BURROWS and GEIR MOULSONFebruary 14, 2026 at 09:53 AM

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At the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite a growing rift. While the article indicates Rubio took a softer tone in his speech to European allies, he also adhered to the firm stance of the Trump administration. The conference, held in Munich, Germany, also included meetings and discussions involving Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The event brought together global leaders to discuss international security issues and relations.

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Wolfgang Ischinger 50% European Commission 50% Britain 50% Christine Amanpour 50% Ursula von der Leyen 60% Wang Yi 60% Friedrich Merz 60% Keir Starmer 60% Germany ×470% United States ×270% Munich Security Conference ×780% Marco Rubio ×490%

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trans-atlantic relations 100% marco rubio 90% munich security conference 80% european allies 70% u.s. secretary of state 60% trump stance 50% international relations 40%

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