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Rubio Calls for European Awakening
Rubio urges Europe to wake from slumber as US pushes for national power.
In brief
Rubio urges Europe to wake from slumber as US pushes for national power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Europe to awaken from its 'long slumber' and rekindle Western democracy, warning of a crossroads between national power and decline. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Rubio speaks at Athens
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at Pnyx hill in Athens, Greece, on Oct. 7, 2026.
Europe's long slumber
Rubio urged Europe to awaken from its 'long slumber' and rekindle the fire of ancient Western democracy.
US defense shift
Rubio highlighted a generational shift in defense spending, new partnerships, and expanded manufacturing following NATO commitments.
Crossroads warning
Rubio warned Western civilization faces a crossroads between national power and decline, requiring credibility to use power.
The takeaway
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Europe to awaken from its 'long slumber' and rekindle Western democracy, warning of a crossroads between national power and decline.
