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Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Union’s executive arm, said she was “reassured” by Mr. Rubio’s speech but insisted in her own address that “Europe must become more independent — there is no other choice.”
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Ursula von der Leyen said she was reassured by Rubio's speech but insisted Europe must become more independent
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Ursula von der Leyen
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Ursula von der Leyen",
    "person_2": "Marco Rubio",
    "position": "president of the European Union\u2019s executive arm"
}
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Politics International Relations
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/02/14/world/munich-security-conference-rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference emphasizing the ties between the US and Europe, while also echoing concerns about mass migration. European leaders expressed relief at the speech but also highlighted the need for Europe to become more independent militarily. The article also covers Zelensky's stance on elections and other key topics.

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