The Munich Security Conference, a gathering of global leaders, is set to begin, with several key developments unfolding on February 13, 2026. These include the attendance of members from Germany's far-right AfD party after a ban, a High Court ruling in Britain regarding a pro-Palestinian group, and ongoing discussions about the future of Gaza and the transatlantic alliance.
For the first time in years, members of Germany's far-right AfD party were scheduled to attend the Munich Security Conference, according to NPR. The conference, which brings together leaders from around the world, was set to begin on Friday. Meanwhile, Britain's High Court ruled that the government's decision to outlaw the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, although the ban remained in place pending an appeal.
The future of Gaza remains a significant concern. A U.S. proposal obtained by NPR, titled "Gaza Exit Strategy and the Morning After," outlined recommendations for the Biden administration following the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. The memo suggested setting up Palestinian and international security forces to prevent a resurgence of violence.
The transatlantic alliance is also under scrutiny. U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis, co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, discussed the alliance's future with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly at the Munich Security Conference. The discussions come at a time of global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
In other news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced over $600 million in cuts to public health grants in several states, a move that prompted legal action. Attorneys general from four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit.
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