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

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a friendly and reassuring assessment of America’s relations with Europe under President Donald Trump.

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  1. Rubio heads to Munich to heap pressure on Europeans

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Newest

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

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

Reports & sources

33 articles, oldest first.

  1. MyNorthwest

    Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation this week to the Munich Security Conference where increasingly nervous

  2. Digital Journal

    Rubio heads to Munich to heap pressure on Europeans (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Munich Security Conference, which opens Friday, with the aim of keeping the pressure on Europe, though the

  3. Washington Examiner

    Europe braces for Rubio remarks in Munich after Vance's fiery address (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rubio may be known as a Republican the world is more accustomed to, but an ambassador told the Examiner she's forgoing judgment until after his remarks.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a friendly and reassuring assessment of America’s relations with Europe under President Donald Trump.

  5. The Daily Caller

    ‘Our Destiny Is And Always Will Be Intertwined With Yours’: Rubio Sets Mood With Allies In Key Valentine’s Day Speech (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Marco Rubio reassured Europe in his Saturday remarks at a conference in Germany the U.S. cares “deeply” about the continent’s wellbeing despite disagreements.

  6. Just the News

    Rubio to address world leaders at Munich Security Conference Saturday (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The European trip marks Rubio's third time at the conference, and second time as secretary of state.

  7. Delaware Public Media

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to trans-Atlantic partnerships at Munich Security Conference (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany amid growing tensions between the U.S. and its European allies.

  8. Christian Science Monitor

    Rubio’s speech to European allies takes softer tone but keeps firm stance (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a less aggressive tone with allies about the Trump administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance.

  9. Newsweek

    Rubio eases European concerns in speech at Munich Conference (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Marco Rubio gave a keynote speech at the Munich Conference on Saturday, addressing ties between the U.S. and Europe.

  10. CNN

    Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing – but only if they change course (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio applied a velvet glove to the Trump administration’s still-clenched fist during his high-profile speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, offering some reassurance to uneasy European leaders that the US remains committed to their long-standing partnership …

  11. KVIA El Paso

    Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio applied a velvet glove to the Trump administration’s still-clenched fist during his high-profile speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, offering some reassurance to uneasy European leaders that the US remains committed to th…

  12. Washington Examiner

    Rubio softens U.S. stance towards Europe in Munich speech (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rubio said the fate of Europe will "never be irrelevant to our own," in a highly anticipated speech at the Munich conference.

  13. Herald Bulletin

    Rubio reassures somewhat on trans-Atlantic ties after a year of deepening differences with Europe (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has delivered a calm and reassuring message to America’s allies. He struck a far less aggressive but still firm tone on Saturday about the

  14. Foreign Policy

    Rubio to Europe: "We Care Deeply" (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    In a widely anticipated speech at the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described concerns about a shared "Western civilization" as reason…

  15. NPR

    Rubio reassures trans-Atlantic ties with Europe at Munich Security Conference (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies in Munich, after more than a year of President Donald Trump's often-hostile rhetoric toward allies.

  16. Digital Journal

    Rubio at Munich security meet to address Europeans rattled by Trump (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was set to address European leaders on Saturday as they try to step up their autonomy in defence while salvaging

  17. NPR

    Rubio's words reassure Europe, but tensions remain (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a keynote speech at the annual Munich Security Conference; European stakeholders are reassured but still wary.

  18. Breaking Defense

    Rubio tries to reassure Europe that US is not about to sever transatlantic ties (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Breaking Defense's feed description

    America’s chief diplomat took aim at what he framed postwar “delusion” in the West and a mass migration “crisis” in Europe, echoing terms found in the National Security Strategy released last year.

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