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Rubio Warns at the Acropolis That the West Faces Rebirth or Decline

Standing before the Acropolis in Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that western civilisation is at an inflection point, risking atrophy, servitude and decline. He urged Europe to awaken from its long slumber, rebuild alliances and reclaim national pride, lamenting torn-down monuments, open borders and outsourced industry. The speech came during a tour of Nato allies that also takes in Iceland and Portugal.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 October 2026 at 20:29

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