Event Brief
Merz Critiques Rubio's Ovation at Munich Conference
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Chancellor Merz expressed irritation over Rubio's standing ovation at the Munich Security Conference.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Criticism of standing ovation for Marco Rubio
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Munich
WHY: Merz found it difficult to support Rubio's speech
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