Munich security conference discusses Europe's survival

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) takes place from Friday to Sunday at the Bayerischer Hof hotel. Global conflicts are discussed, with a high density of heads of state, ministers, and experts. The main theme is how Europe can survive as a union of democracies in a destructive world.

The Munich Security Conference, abbreviated as MSC, gathers an extraordinary concentration of international leaders in the Bavarian capital. At the Bayerischer Hof hotel, heads of state and government, foreign and defense ministers, diplomats, military personnel, and business leaders meet from Friday to Sunday. This creates the highest density of such figures per square meter.

The central theme of the event is: How can Europe survive in this destructive world as a union of democracies? The conference serves to discuss global conflicts and seek solutions for European security issues.

RND editor-in-chief Eva Quadbeck is on site in Munich. She invites participants to an exclusive live call on Monday, February 16, at 18:00 to discuss the backgrounds of the MSC. Participation is free after brief registration, with video and audio access for attendees.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at Munich Security Conference, receiving standing ovation from audience.
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Marco Rubio reassures trans-Atlantic alliance at Munich conference

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026, emphasizing renewal of ties with Europe amid past tensions. He critiqued post-Cold War policies on trade, climate, and migration while affirming shared Western values. The address received a standing ovation and was seen as a message of reassurance by conference host Wolfgang Ischinger.

After two years of exclusion, AfD specialist politicians will again attend the Munich Security Conference in 2026. Invitations were sent before Christmas to representatives of all Bundestag parties, a conference spokesperson said. The policy shift comes under acting chairman Wolfgang Ischinger.

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At the Munich Security Conference, France's Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany's Johann Wadephul met with China's Wang Yi in trilateral talks to counter US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity. This revives a format not seen since Emmanuel Macron's first term.

At the Munich Security Conference, US Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby stressed the need for collective strength among allies to counter China's military build-up while pursuing a stable relationship with Beijing. Washington and its Indo-Pacific and European allies highlighted the importance of cooperation to maintain stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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Following initial talks on Sunday, European leaders at the Berlin summit—including Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson—agreed on December 15 on a multinational force with US support to secure Ukraine's rebuilding and defense. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US envoy Steve Witkoff participated, clarifying security guarantees amid ongoing concerns over territories and Russia's stance.

Building on the December 2025 Berlin summit, where European leaders agreed on a multinational peacekeeping force, a Paris summit on January 6, 2026, saw about 30 countries unite on security guarantees for Ukraine post-peace deal. Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced readiness to contribute Jas Gripen aircraft for air surveillance, alongside mine-clearing and training support.

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U.S. officials' calls for reforming the international order at the Munich Security Conference signal growing importance for Japan-U.S. ties. The Trump administration's 2026 National Defense Strategy offers Japan a chance to deepen its role.

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