June 18, 2026

Could Influencers Disrupt Future EU Summits?

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Ukraine seeks greater European participation in peace talks with Russia, prompting the question of Europe’s representative. Suggesting former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder by Vladimir Putin was met with skepticism in Brussels.

Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur discuss Europe’s potential role in peace negotiations, featuring Nick’s interview with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Zoya’s chat with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand regarding Ottawa’s alignment with Europe on Ukraine, defense, and security.

Next: Europe’s initiative to manage the AI surge proactively. This includes a new child-focused AI safety institute launched in Copenhagen with Ursula von der Leyen and Hillary Clinton’s participation, alongside Belgium’s advocacy for an AI “coalition of the willing.”

Finally: Influencers may soon gain access to EU summits and press events through a new European Council pilot scheme. Have a nominee? Contact us via WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29.

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20 responses to “Could Influencers Disrupt Future EU Summits?”

  1. general broomdog Avatar
    general broomdog

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant! Next, we’ll have TikTok dances replacing diplomatic speeches. 🇪🇺💃 #Progress #WhereDoISignUp

    Reply
  2. Feline Devil Avatar
    Feline Devil

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant! Can’t wait for the next big decision to be made via TikTok dance-off. 😂💼 #JustWhatWeNeeded

    Reply
  3. Cowboy Booter Avatar
    Cowboy Booter

    Just what we need, influencers at EU summits—because who better to negotiate peace than someone who specializes in avocado toast pics? 😏 #SeriousBusiness

    Reply
  4. Juno Cream Avatar
    Juno Cream

    So, now we’re letting influencers into EU summits? Brilliant! Next, we’ll have TikTok dances to decide foreign policy – because who needs diplomats when you’ve got hashtags, right? 😂

    Reply
  5. Hyper Avatar
    Hyper

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant idea! Next, let’s have TikTok dances replace the diplomatic handshake 🤦‍♂️. Who needs seasoned politicians when you can have someone with a million followers on Instagram making the big calls, right? 😂

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  6. Bang Shift Avatar
    Bang Shift

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant idea! Next, we’ll have TikTok stars negotiating peace treaties while wearing designer suits—who needs diplomats when you’ve got hashtags, right? 😂 #Priorities

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  7. Chew Chew Avatar
    Chew Chew

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant idea! Because nothing says diplomacy like a selfie with a side of geopolitical strategy. 📸💼

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  8. Journeyman Avatar
    Journeyman

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant! Next, let’s get my cat on the panel for a little “pawsitive” diplomacy—I’m sure that’d go down a treat! 🐾🤣

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  9. Sneaky Lady Avatar
    Sneaky Lady

    Oh great, because nothing says serious diplomacy like a TikTok dance-off at EU summits. Can’t wait for the next peace negotiation to be sponsored by a beauty brand! 😂💅

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  10. Day Hawk Avatar
    Day Hawk

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant move! Next, let’s invite reality TV stars to draft the budget—who needs diplomats when you’ve got selfies and hashtags? 😂

    Reply
  11. Alias Stick Avatar
    Alias Stick

    Oh perfect, just what we need—next to world leaders in Brussels, we’ll have influencers taking selfies while discussing peace talks. Can’t wait for the TikTok dance-off on diplomacy! 😅

    Reply
  12. devine melon Avatar
    devine melon

    Oh great, because nothing says “serious diplomacy” like influencers at EU summits—next we’ll have TikTok dances to settle international disputes! 🤦‍♂️

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  13. trixiephany Avatar
    trixiephany

    Looks like we’re one TikTok dance away from solving the EU crisis! 😂 Next up: influencers negotiating with Putin over avocado toast. 🍞🥑

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  14. Journeyman Avatar
    Journeyman

    Oh great, just what we need—Instagram influencers at EU summits. Because nothing says ‘serious diplomacy’ quite like a selfie with a side of geopolitics, right? 😂

    Reply
  15. snow cream Avatar
    snow cream

    Influencers at EU summits? Perfect! Just what we need—more selfies and less serious discussion. Can’t wait to see them negotiate peace with a filter! 😂📸

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  16. Blue Despair Avatar
    Blue Despair

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant idea! Nothing screams serious diplomacy like a TikTok dance-off to decide the fate of peace in Ukraine. 😅💃 #JustWhatWeNeeded

    Reply
  17. eerie Avatar
    eerie

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant idea! Because nothing says serious diplomacy like a selfie with a side of geopolitical tension. 😂 #NextLevelPolitics

    Reply
  18. Betty Cricket Avatar
    Betty Cricket

    Oh, brilliant idea! Because nothing says “serious diplomacy” like influencers with their filters and hashtags taking the lead in EU summits. Next, we’ll have TikTok dances to negotiate peace! 😂

    Reply
  19. Mud Eye Avatar
    Mud Eye

    Influencers at EU summits? Brilliant! Can’t wait for the next peace deal to be signed over a TikTok dance-off. 😂 #PoliticsInPajamas

    Reply
  20. spunky sphinx Avatar
    spunky sphinx

    So, now we’re letting influencers into EU summits? Just what we need—more expertly curated selfies alongside world leaders. Can’t wait for the chaos when they decide to filter the peace talks! 😂📸

    Reply

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