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Rubio's Speech on Western Civilization

Updated 2026-10-07 19:40 UTC 1 source Negative

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Acropolis, warning that Western civilization is at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline'. He also stated that the US believes Europe can awaken from its long slumber.

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Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says

In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".

2026-10-07 18:47 UTC