"The organizers of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) did not hesitate to name who they thought is behind the "period of wrecking-ball politics." "The most powerful of those who take the axe to existing rules and institutions is US President Donald Trump," they wrote in the Munich Security Report 2026released on Monday. The release came as organizers announced that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead "a sizable delegation" of officials to the MSC this weekend."
""At the moment, transatlantic relations are, in my view, in a considerable crisis of trust and credibility," conference chairman Wolfgang Ischinger said. "That is why it is particularly gratifying that the American side is showing such strong interest in Munich," he added. The MSC will bring together about 65 world leaders including Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with nearly 100 foreign and defense ministers, top military brass and high-level policymakers for three days of discussions."
"Last year, US Vice President JD Vance launched a blistering attack on Europe at the annual gathering, accusing its leaders of curbing free speech, failing to stop illegal migration, and ignoring voters' real views. The MSC, set to kick off Friday, has in the past acted as an indicator of how good transatlantic relations are, but it is clear from Monday's report that there has been a deterioration since Trump began his second term."
The Munich Security Conference names US President Donald Trump as the most powerful actor driving a 'period of wrecking-ball politics' undermining existing rules and institutions. The conference report accompanies an announcement that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a sizable American delegation to the summit. Conference chairman Wolfgang Ischinger warned of a considerable crisis of trust and credibility in transatlantic relations but welcomed strong US interest. The summit will convene about 65 world leaders and nearly 100 foreign and defense ministers for three days. The report emphasizes a broader backlash against post-1945 global governance and notes 'profound uncertainty' especially affecting Europe.
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