Europe's Moment: Macron and Merz at the Munich Security Conference

Leaders met at the Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026. French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe remains central to global stability and must be proud. He used the word fortitude. He spoke about European strength and the need to act together for security and for Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the United States cannot simply act alone and urged stronger European cooperation. Both leaders said Europe should plan its own defence and support Ukraine. Many ministers and diplomats attended the talks. People from many countries listened. The leaders promised to keep supporting Ukraine for as long as needed. The speeches were part of the conference discussions in Munich.