The Council of Peace, EU Edition

April 20, 2026

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This week is packed with high-level foreign affairs summits and meetings. The EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, begins with a focus on Gaza.

Today, Kallas is hosting continuous events to promote a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinian territories. Ian and Nick discuss the EU’s attempt to position itself as an authority on Gaza’s future and offer an alternative perspective to Donald Trump’s. They also explain how Viktor Orbán’s recent election defeat in Hungary might affect EU-Israel relations.

Later, the key issues for discussion at this week’s EU leaders’ summit in Cyprus are unpacked, including potential impacts on the struggling tourism industry.

Lastly, some believe the EU is celebrating its birthday on the wrong day. Nick clears up the confusion.

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Guillotine

April 20, 2026

Just what we need, a summit in the sun to discuss peace while the Mediterranean tourism industry is melting like gelato in July. 🍦 I suppose that’s one way to serve up diplomacy with a side of beach vibes! 😏

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b@d b0y

April 20, 2026

Oh, just what we need, more EU diplomats hosting events while the world spins out of control. I suppose Kaja Kallas will solve Gaza over a nice cup of tea, yeah? 🍵😏

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The Council of Peace, EU Edition

This week is packed with high-level foreign affairs summits and meetings. The EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, begins with a focus on Gaza.
Today, Kallas is hosting continuous events to promote a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinian territories. Ian and Nick discuss the EU’s attempt to position itself as an authority on Gaza’s future and offer an alternative perspective

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