Rubio in Greece to Urge Against Western Civilisation 'Decline'
The State Department says Rubio will urge allies to reject decline and defend shared heritage as he discusses energy and security ties with Greece.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens on Wednesday to deliver a major speech near the Acropolis on the renewal of Western spirit and democratic values during his three-nation NATO tour.
- Ahead of the visit, about 1,500 protesters gathered in Athens to denounce U.S. involvement in Iran, chanting "American killers," while the Trump administration seeks to reassure NATO partners of its commitment to regional security and energy cooperation.
- Rubio faces questions regarding misconduct allegations against U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, who allegedly promoted a private company's interests and allowed its lobbyist into private diplomatic meetings, claims she has denied.
- Defending Guilfoyle, Rubio stated she "has been an incredible advocate for the president's agenda," and he and Trump greatly value her "pivotal work and leadership" on energy issues.
- These diplomatic efforts occur as Vance and Rubio emerge as leading contenders to assume Trump's mantle at the top of the Republican Party, which faces stiff challenges in next month's congressional midterm elections.
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Rubio, in Greece, set to call for the West to restore founding democratic principles and values
Mr. Rubio intends to remind listeners of qualities he says were born in Greece and later defined the West, such as curiosity, courage, ambition and a restless spirit of exploration and discovery of the unknown
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The wars in Iran and Ukraine have laid bare the fragility of energy supply chains, and Greece is positioning itself to become a key hub in southeastern Europe for natural gas transport. Rubio, who arrived from Iceland on Tuesday, is set to meet Greek leaders including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis. "Greece is a very important US ally," Rubio told reporters ahead of the visit. "It's a place that we h…
Arriving in Athens the night before, from Iceland, Mr Rubio is to meet with Greek leaders, including his counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis, as well as conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as part of a "strategic dialogue" between the two NATO member countries. Wars in Iran and Ukraine have highlighted the fragility of energy supply routes and Greece is positioned to be a key hub in south-eastern Europe, particularly for the transport o…
Marco Rubio, the head of US diplomacy, arrived in Greece on Tuesday evening to participate in the sixth round of the Strategic Dialogue between the two countries, with the signing of a series of agreements, in particular in the field of defence cooperation, Kathimerini reports.
Marco Rubio to urge Western renewal in Athens speech on democracy
Marco Rubio will use a speech in Athens to urge Western allies to reclaim shared civilisational values. The visit also spotlights protests, energy diplomacy and fresh scrutiny over the US ambassador to Greece.
Rubio, in Greece, set to call for the West to restore founding democra
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, upon his arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport near Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)
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