U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was chosen as the keynote speaker at the Munich Security Conference 2026 in Germany.


In his address, Rubio emphasized that the United States remains deeply rooted in Europe and cannot turn its back on the continent.

He highlighted the long-standing unity between the EU and the U.S., grounded in shared religious traditions and cultural heritage, making it impossible to fracture despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.


Rubio underscored that Washington has no plans to abandon the transatlantic alliance, stressing that their common history reflects a profound and enduring partnership.