Arrr, the scallywags be gatherin' in Brussels to divvy up the loot for the top jobs in the bloc! Aye!
2024-06-17
Arrr, after the recent ballot shenanigans, the scallywags of the right be takin' the spoils in the European Parliament. Now the EU bigwigs be gatherin' to parley about their fancy plans and who be gettin' the cushy positions. Yo ho ho!
Arrr, mateys! The European Union leaders are gatherin' in Brussels to discuss their policy goals for the next five years. From defense to the economy, they be makin' important decisions on who to put in charge of top EU jobs. This be the first meetin' since the European Parliament election, which saw gains for the center-right and right-wing nationalists, but embarrassment for French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz.They be chattin' about who should be the next presidents of the European Commission and European Council, as well as the foreign policy chief. It seems like Germany's von der Leyen be in a good spot to secure another term, supported by the center-right European People's Party and the backing of French and German leaders.The next president of the European Council be set to be Portugal's António Costa, while Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas be in line for the position of high representative for foreign affairs. The leaders be confirm their choices at the end-June summit.They be discussin' the next five-year legislative cycle with a focus on common values, defense, and economic competitiveness. They await a report from former Italian premier Draghi on boostin' the EU's economic prospects. Stay tuned for more updates as these scallywags chart the course for the EU's future!