US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Western civilisation faces the risk of “atrophy, servitude and decline” in a speech delivered overlooking the Acropolis in Greece.
Mr Rubio used the address to raise concerns about the future of Western civilisation, presenting decline and loss of vitality as potential dangers. His remarks focused on the condition of the broader Western world rather than a specific policy or incident.
He also said the United States believes Europe “can awaken from its long slumber”. The comment conveyed an expectation that European countries can regain energy and purpose, although no further details of the steps he believes are required were provided in the supplied material.
The speech linked the future of Europe with wider questions about the strength and direction of Western civilisation. Mr Rubio’s warning and his more hopeful assessment of Europe formed the central themes of the address.
No additional response or immediate policy announcement was included in the supplied material.
