Marco Rubio Promotes 'New Western Century' Vision on European Tour
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarked on a European tour, addressing the Munich Security Conference and meeting leaders, to advocate for a 'new Western century' and challenge Europe's liberalist values with a defense of 'Western civilisation'.
16 Feb, 09:29 — 16 Feb, 09:52
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Rubio strikes 'same ideological notes' on Europe tour
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the final leg of a whirlwind trip to Europe that saw him address the Munich Security Conference, meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for talks, and visit another right-wing ally, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Despite speaking of an unbreakable link and shared heritage with Europeans, Rubio’s message has hardly changed, as he criticised Europe’s energy policy, striking what Douglas Herbert of FRANCE 24 described as the “same ideological notes” and the “same resonance with many of the MAGA themes.”
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