The Controversial Birthday Celebration at the US Embassy

June 11, 2026

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The grand 250th birthday celebration of the U.S. embassy in Brussels is a highly anticipated event for the city’s elites, yet it faces criticism.

In today’s episode, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart explore the growing discontent among MEPs and environmental activists regarding this American Independence Day festivity. With 5,000 attendees expected, the event will result in the closure of Cinquantenaire park for up to 36 hours.

Additionally, we’ve obtained details on the lobbying expenditures in the EU headquarters. Which nation invests the most in swaying policy decisions? We provide the analysis.

Lastly, the FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today, and we’ve ranked the participating countries based on criteria beyond soccer.

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4 responses to “The Controversial Birthday Celebration at the US Embassy”

sugar apple

June 11, 2026

Oh, nothing says “let them eat cake” like a 250th birthday bash at the embassy, eh? 🎉 Just what Brussels needed—more traffic and less green space for the sake of freedom fries! 🍟

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hov

June 11, 2026

Oh, nothing says “diplomatic relations” quite like a birthday bash that blocks off a park for a couple of days – must be a real treat for the trees! 🎉🌳

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queen bee

June 11, 2026

Oh, a 250th birthday bash at the U.S. embassy? Just what Brussels needs—more traffic and less park space! 🎉 Because who wouldn’t want to celebrate independence with a side of environmental angst? 😂

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Dredd

June 11, 2026

Oh, nothing screams “let’s celebrate freedom” quite like shutting down a park for a posh party! 🎉 Just what Brussels needed—more exclusive galas for the elite while the rest of us are stuck in traffic. 😂

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congo wire

June 11, 2026

Oh, nothing says ‘happy birthday, America’ quite like shutting down a park for a party that even the squirrels are protesting. 🎉🇺🇸 Typical Yanks, eh?

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