In a landmark speech at the Munich Security Conference in February 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the deep, unbreakable ties between Europe and the United States, asserting that the two belong together as part of one Western civilization. He highlighted the bonds forged by “centuries of shared history, Christian faith, culture, heritage, language, ancestry, and the sacrifices our forefathers made together.” Rubio drew on personal anecdotes, noting how immigrants like those who built his nation carried traditions and faith from Europe, creating an “unbreakable link between the old world and the new.” This framing positions transatlantic relations not merely as strategic alliances but as a shared civilizational inheritance that demands mutual recognition and preservation.

Rubio critiqued post-World War II policies that he believes have undermined this unity, pointing to several key mistakes. He argued that nations have “outsourced our sovereignty to international institutions,” allowing external bodies to erode national autonomy while some countries built welfare states at the expense of defense capabilities. Additionally, he lambasted energy policies imposed “to appease a climate cult,” claiming they impoverish citizens even as global competitors exploit fossil fuels for economic and geopolitical advantage. Rubio also warned against unchecked mass migration in pursuit of a “world without borders,” describing it as a threat to societal cohesion, cultural continuity, and the future of Western peoples. These points reflect a nationalist perspective, challenging multilateralism and progressive agendas that he sees as self-sabotaging.

Ultimately, Rubio called for a candid reckoning with these errors, stating that “we owe it to our people to face those facts and to move forward to rebuild.” He advocated for renewed seriousness and reciprocity in U.S.-European relations under the Trump administration, urging a shift toward pragmatic policies that prioritize national interests, defense spending, and border security. This message resonates with conservative audiences skeptical of globalism, while drawing criticism from those who view it as divisive or regressive. By invoking shared Christian and cultural roots, Rubio aims to rally allies around a revitalized Western identity capable of confronting contemporary challenges like competition from authoritarian regimes.

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