US Secretary of State Rubio Urges Europe to 'Wake from Long Slumber'

In Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to 'wake from its long slumber,' citing encouraging signs of a 'generational change' in European defense and strategic posture. The remarks signal US pressure on European allies to assume greater security responsibility, likely ahead of NATO discussions. The statement is diplomatic rhetoric; concrete policy shifts remain unspecified.