EU-US relations are seriously rocking, Hungary’s anti-gay law is absolutely shocking and hurrah for the Euros, bring on the mocking!
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As Biden made his way through Cornwall, Brussels and, finally, Geneva, the enthusiasm for his return to the world stage was palpable, with him declaring, sometimes multiple times a day, that America is back… so said the Washington Post.
As Biden made his way through Cornwall, Brussels and, finally, Geneva, the enthusiasm for his return to the world stage was palpable, with him declaring, sometimes multiple times a day, that America is back. https://t.co/WtBIXYQBtO
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 15, 2021
Ulrich Speck however described the whole shindig as “boring. Although in his view, that’s the “best news for NATO in years.”
Seems that Nato had just another one of those boring summits. Would be best news for Nato for years.
— Ulrich Speck (@ulrichspeck) June 14, 2021
Daniel Keohane jumped on the theme declaring #BringBackBoring!
#BringBackBoring https://t.co/UELLSG11kt
— Daniel Keohane (@KeohaneDan) June 14, 2021
Brussels Urban minister Pascal Smet tweeted: Our secret weapon against traffic jams has arrived. We would like to welcome you more often in Brussels Joe Biden.
Our secret weapon against traffic jams has arrived.
We would like to welcome you more often in Brussels @JoeBiden @POTUS.— Pascal Smet (@SmetPascal) June 14, 2021
Security was also amped up – look at the size of that thing! Big gun doesn’t do it justice!
Biden’s in town. Time to bring out the big guns… https://t.co/LfCQs6QVnk
— Lloyd HD (@LloydHD91) June 15, 2021
Seriously!
Zwaar geschut ingezet bij start EU-VS-top in Brussel @POTUS pic.twitter.com/QcZp6ONKIe
— Tijn Sadée (@tijnsadee) June 15, 2021
Is it even real?
Clearly the whole thing was directed by Luc Besson!
Joe Biden's trip to Brussels, but it's directed by Luc Besson pic.twitter.com/6gTflQRhyz
— Tom Moylan (@moylato) June 16, 2021
Though I’m not sure the tedious 16-year-long Boeing-Airbus dispute storyline really worked for me.
Today I met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and we reached an agreement in the 16-year-long Boeing-Airbus dispute. This deal will ensure a level playing field for American workers and companies abroad. pic.twitter.com/vrJ5ikFbuO
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 15, 2021
Luckily Berlaymonster has the sequels lined up: Byrd amendment, US steel measures, EU retaliatory measures, Spanish olives, beef hormones and GMOs.
EU/US truce over Boeing/Airbus dispute leaves only Byrd amendment, US steel measures, EU retaliatory measures, Spanish olives, beef hormones and GMOs still to resolve.
— Berlaymonster (@Berlaymonster) June 15, 2021
Can’t wait.
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Elsewhere, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban was busy being, well, Viktor Orban.
His ruling Fidesz party adopted new laws tightening sanctions for pedophilia, and conflates it with LGBT community
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party adopts new law tightening sanctions for pedophilia, conflates it with LGBT community https://t.co/2ZKWd3mjcH
— Benjamin Novak (@b_novak) June 15, 2021
From Tuesday, telling the kids it’s okay to be gay is technically illegal. Telling an LGBT+ story is illegal. Publishing a kids’ book with an LGBT+ character is illegal. Mentioning LGBT+ ppl in sex ed is illegal.
The bill went through. From today, me telling the kids it's okay to be gay is technically illegal. Telling an LGBT+ story is illegal. Publishing a kids' book with an LGBT+ character is illegal. Mentioning LGBT+ ppl in sex ed is illegal.
No words.— Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág (@TarkabarkaHolgy) June 15, 2021
Fortunately many more enlightened people took to Twitter to urge the EU to do something. Perhaps something to discuss during the June GAC and Article 7 hearings?
The EU’s first anti-LGBT law has now been adopted. Perhaps something to discuss during the June GAC and Article 7 hearings? https://t.co/j9GzYTAmh1
— Zselyke Csaky (@zecsaky) June 15, 2021
Belgian Minister Petre de Sutter said it’s high time that the European Union and its Member States put a stop to Hungary. A red line has been crossed.
Hoog tijd dat de Europese Unie en haar lidstaten Hongarije een halt toeroepen. Een rode lijn werd overschreden: ¡No pasarán!
Europa kan en moet dat duidelijk maken. Deel onze oproep.@sarahschiltz #begov pic.twitter.com/dz3odixnEO
— Petra De Sutter (@pdsutter) June 16, 2021
Commission rule of law update: the E.U. executive continues to disappoint European voters (and taxpayers) said Quentin Aries.
Commission rule of law update: the E.U. executive continues to disappoint European voters (and taxpayers).
— QAriès (@QuentinAries) June 16, 2021
How the @EU_Commission works: 40 minutes after a midday briefing in which 30% of all questions were about the lack of EU response (blabla we have to first read the law), the commissioner tweets a statement. It’s either avoiding the press or incompetent/uninformed spox. Said Diego Velazquez.
How the @EU_Commission works: 40 minutes after a midday briefing in which 30% of all questions were about the lack of EU response (blabla we have to first read the law), the commissioner tweets a statement. It's either avoiding the press or incompetent/uninformed spox. Why? https://t.co/vwyv7J1qia
— diego velazquez (@diego_bxl) June 16, 2021
Eventually Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared herself very concerned about the new law in Hungary.
Very concerned about the new law in Hungary.
We are assessing if it breaches relevant EU legislation.
I believe in a Europe which embraces diversity, not one which hides it from our children.
No one should be discriminated on the basis of sexual orientation.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 16, 2021
Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli explained that an inquiry had been launched to assess the new law.
Everyone must be free and welcome to be themselves without limitation.
The @EU_Commission is duty bound to protect this principle.
In view of this I have launched an inquiry to assess the new #Hungary law and its compliance with EU law.
#EU4LGBTIQ #LGBTIQFreedomZone— Helena Dalli (@helenadalli) June 16, 2021
Better late than never
Better late than neverhttps://t.co/nWRf57dA8P
— Vlad Makszimov (@VMakszimov) June 16, 2021
God is punishing Hungary for its new homophobic laws, tweeted Jack Parrock.
And by God, he means Ronaldo.
God is punishing Hungary for its new homophobic laws.
And by God, I mean Ronaldo. https://t.co/fHcFcZuw2S
— Jack Parrock (@jackeparrock) June 15, 2021
Oh yes indeedy. You didn’t think we were going to forget the football!
France Germany was the big showdown this week and MEP Assistant got slightly over excited.
#FRAGER pic.twitter.com/hJnNATqX5h
— mepassistant (@mepassistants) June 15, 2021
Who will emerge victorious asked Copernicus EU – that’s the European Union Earth Observation Programme to you and me.
Germany takes on France at the Allianz Arena in Munich today. Who will emerge victorious in this contest?
🇩🇪 Germany or France 🇫🇷 ?
Tell us below 👇#EURO2020 #Sentinel2 #FRAGER pic.twitter.com/gS5R9cm3mA
— Copernicus EU (@CopernicusEU) June 15, 2021
German constitutional court disallows the last goal snarked DG Meme.
+++ German constitutional court disallows the last goal
— DG MEME 🇪🇺 (@meme_ec) June 15, 2021
Two offside goals and an own goal, there’s a metaphor for franco-german relations in there somewhere added Zia Weise!
two offside goals and an own goal, there's a metaphor for franco-german relations in there somewhere
— Zia Weise (@ZiaWeise) June 15, 2021