World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Sir Keir Starmer, gathered in Munich for a major security conference. The focus was on the US's relationship with Europe, highlighted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's keynote speech. Initially critical of Europe, Rubio later emphasized the importance of the transatlantic alliance, stating that the US and Europe are intertwined. The speech received a positive reception, with many attendees expressing relief over the reaffirmation of the alliance, despite ongoing policy differences. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)