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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders at the Munich Security Conference Washington wanted a renewed transatlantic alliance but on Trump’s conditions.

The Guardian
US pressure on Greenland is ‘totally unacceptable’, says Danish PM – Europe live

Mette Frederiksen tells Munich Security Conference that Denmark is willing to work with the US, but ‘there are, of course, things that you cannot compromise on’ Rubio insists that the US “do not seek to separate, but to revitalise an old friendship. ” He says “we do not want allies to rationalise the broken status quo rather than reckon with what is necessary to fix it. ” “We do not want our allies to be weak, because that makes us weaker. We want allies who can defend themselves, so that no adversary will ever be tempted to test our collective strength. This is why we do not want our allies to be shackled by guilt and shame. Continue reading. . .

US pressure on Greenland is ‘totally unacceptable’, says Danish PM – Europe live
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New York Times
In Munich, Europe Says It Is ‘De-risking’ From the U.S. Amid Trump’s Unpredictability

In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability.

In Munich, Europe Says It Is ‘De-risking’ From the U.S. Amid Trump’s Unpredictability
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Die Zeit
Marco Rubio: If you follow us, we'll be friendly

Marco Rubio does not escalate at the Munich Security Conference. But his speech makes clear what the United States wants: partners who fully submit to the United States.

Marco Rubio: If you follow us, we'll be friendly
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The Guardian
Rubio tells Europe US wants renewed alliance – but on Trump’s terms

Secretary of state calls the US ‘a child of Europe’ and urges continent to back a new world order Munich security conference live: Europe must be ready to fight Russia as ‘warning signs are there’, says Starmer The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has described America as “a child of Europe” and made an emotional but highly conditional offer of a new partnership, insisting the two continents belong together. In a much-anticipated speech at the annual Munich Security Conference, he said the US was intent on building a new world order, adding “while we are prepared, if necessary, to do this alone, it is our preference and it is our hope to do this together with you, our friends here in Europe”. The US and Europe, he said “belong together”. Continue reading. . .

Rubio tells Europe US wants renewed alliance – but on Trump’s terms
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Speech by Rubio: The friendly American

The speech by the US Secretary of State is received with relief at the security conference. In it, Marco Rubio makes clear how far U.S. thinking has diverged from European thinking.

Speech by Rubio: The friendly American
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NRC
Behind the sugar glaze, Munich heard an American reprise of Vance's attack on Europe

The relief with which Marco Rubio's words were received in Munich on Sunday masked the sharp criticism hidden in his speech. The European delegations this year talked more about themselves than about the U.S.

Behind the sugar glaze, Munich heard an American reprise of Vance's attack on Europe
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El Pais
Live updates from the Munich Security Conference | Sánchez at the Munich Security Conference: "Nuclear rearmament is not the way forward"

Rubio calls to 'revitalize the alliance' with Europe, but on the terms set by Trump. The U.S. secretary of state warns that immigration is 'destabilizing Western societies.' Von der Leyen argues that 'Europe must become more independent.'

Live updates from the Munich Security Conference | Sánchez at the Munich Security Conference: "Nuclear rearmament is not the way forward"
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Financial Times
Rubio tells Europe that US will not abandon transatlantic alliance

Secretary of state says Washington wants to work ‘together with you, our friends’ on the continent

Rubio tells Europe that US will not abandon transatlantic alliance
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The Independent
Trump’s ‘desire’ for Greenland still ‘very serious’ says Danish PM — Munich conference latest

Mette Frederiksen also warned that she believes Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace in Ukraine

Trump’s ‘desire’ for Greenland still ‘very serious’ says Danish PM — Munich conference latest
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Transatlantic relations: Merz and Rubio: Where the gap is widening

The chancellor and the U.S. secretary of state extol the transatlantic partnership. But do they really mean the same thing by it? An analysis comparing the two speeches

Transatlantic relations: Merz and Rubio: Where the gap is widening
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Rubio gives Europe a Valentine’s bouquet, but the roses still have thorns

“The United States and Europe, we belong together, ” the Secretary of State said, in a speech that struck a different tone to Vice President JD Vance’s one year earlier, but delivered essentially the same message.

Rubio gives Europe a Valentine’s bouquet, but the roses still have thorns
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Der Spiegel
Munich Security Conference: What did Marco Rubio actually say?

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio gushes about Europeans as 'friends'. Chancellor Merz comes across as more combative. What should we make of all this? Spiegel editor Marina Kormbaki explains.

Munich Security Conference: What did Marco Rubio actually say?
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Munich Security Conference: Rubio's message to Europe: If you follow the path Trump is taking, the alliance will endure

The US secretary of state's speech was in tone far less harsh than J. D. Vance's a year ago, yet its content was by no means more moderate. Those who want to know now know where the transatlantic relationship stands.

Munich Security Conference: Rubio's message to Europe: If you follow the path Trump is taking, the alliance will endure
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La Repubblica
Security Conference. Kallas: Europeans breathed a sigh of relief thanks to Rubio's speech

Second day of talks in Monaco, the U.S. secretary of state said: 'The United States and Europe are destined to stay together.' Standing ovation for Zelensky: excluding Europe from negotiations was a grave mistake

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Der Spiegel
Marco Rubio at the Security Conference: Firm in tone, but Donald Trump's agenda

He sounds firm, but that changes nothing: Marco Rubio represents Donald Trump's foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference.

Marco Rubio at the Security Conference: Firm in tone, but Donald Trump's agenda
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El Pais
EE UU impone las condiciones de Trump para mantener con vida la relación con Europa

The United States imposes Trump's terms to keep the relationship with Europe alive Rubio delivers a more conciliatory-sounding speech in Munich than last year's Vance, but similar in substance: "We want Europe to be strong."

EE UU impone las condiciones de Trump para mantener con vida la relación con Europa
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Le Monde
In Munich, Marco Rubio says the United States and Europe are 'meant to be together', one year after JD Vance's incendiary speech

"We do not want our allies to be weak, because that would weaken us. We want allies who can defend themselves so that no adversary would ever be tempted to test our collective strength," said the US Secretary of State on Saturday.

In Munich, Marco Rubio says the United States and Europe are 'meant to be together', one year after JD Vance's incendiary speech
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ABC
Rubio insta a Europa a liderar junto a EE.UU. la recuperación del «dominio occidental» sin debilidad ni vergüenza por su herencia

El secretario de Estado estadounidense, Marco Rubio, ha sido despedido con la sala aplaudiendo y puesta en pie, gracias a un discurso que ha sabido conectar con la sensibilidad política europea y en el que ha reafirmado la intención de la Administración Trump de seguir trabajando y liderando «juntos, con nuestros amigos europeos». Pero también ha dejado muy claro que en el nuevo orden que desean establecer prevalecerá la «centralidad de Occidente» y que «el orden global no es más importante que las naciones y los intereses nacionales». En este punto ha matizado que «no se trata de destruir las organizaciones internacionales, pero es necesario reconstruirlas». Dicha afirmación la ha justificado recordando que la ONU «no ha jugado ningún papel en Gaza», ni ha servido para «controlar el programa nuclear de Irán», ni «en Venezuela», porque «aquellos que amenazan a nuestros ciudadanos se refugian en los huecos que encuentran en el derecho internacional». Estados Unidos espera «seriedad» porque Europa «nos está muy cerca del corazón». Entre aplausos, en una sala

Rubio insta a Europa a liderar junto a EE.UU. la recuperación del «dominio occidental» sin debilidad ni vergüenza por su herencia
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Helsingin Sanomat
Neljä poimintaa | Yhdysvallat sovitteli ja Eurooppa kiitteli Münchenissä

Eurooppa otti Yhdysvaltojen viestin Münchenin turvallisuuskonferenssissa suopeasti vastaan. HS kokosi konferenssin annin sen pääpäivän jälkeen.

Neljä poimintaa | Yhdysvallat sovitteli ja Eurooppa kiitteli Münchenissä
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La Repubblica
Rubio opens up to Europe, then sets the conditions: "Correct the mistakes"

The U.S. secretary of state tries to limit the rupture with the allies; there is relief in the audience, but the Germans warn: "Stop lecturing"

Rubio opens up to Europe, then sets the conditions: "Correct the mistakes"
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