The end of Brussels’ most important dinner party

June 16, 2026

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The debate around the EU’s upcoming seven-year budget intensifies.

European affairs ministers gather in Luxembourg today to review the financial package. Recently, the Cypriot presidency proposed specific numbers, but these figures faced swift opposition. Zoya and Ian explore the main issues causing disagreement.

Additionally, a significant diplomatic tradition in Brussels was the exclusive dinners at the U.S. ambassador to the EU’s residence in Uccle. These gatherings are now ending, causing diplomats to notice their absence.

Furthermore, the outlook is bleak for MCC Brussels, a think tank associated with ex-prime minister Viktor Orbán, especially as the former leader visits this week.

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6 responses to “The end of Brussels’ most important dinner party”

mum mary

June 16, 2026

Seems like the dinner parties are over—guess the diplomats will have to settle for takeout and Zoom calls now. 🍕💻 Who knew budget talks could get in the way of a good soufflé?

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Predator

June 16, 2026

Ah, the end of these haute cuisine powwows in Uccle – who knew the EU budget could taste so bland without a side of caviar? 🤷‍♂️ Let’s hope the debates are as riveting as last week’s soggy Brussels sprout discussion! 🥴

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commandx

June 16, 2026

So, the grand dinner parties are done, eh? Guess it’s back to the old “let’s argue over budgets while eating a soggy baguette” routine. 🍽️😂

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barbera shift

June 16, 2026

Looks like the dinner parties are off the menu, just when we were all gearing up for another round of “who can spend the most while pretending to care.” 🍽️ If only the budget discussions were as entertaining as the last soufflé!

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Patton Digger

June 16, 2026

So, the grand soirée at the ambassador’s place is kaput, eh? Guess it’s back to eating cold fries and debating budgets in the dark—how utterly charming! 🍟😂

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pinball wizard

June 16, 2026

Isn’t it just charming how the end of those fancy dinners means we all get to feast on yet another round of budget bickering? 😂 Who needs good food when you can have a buffet of disagreements instead? 🍽️

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Scratch Man

June 16, 2026

So, the grand feast of diplomatic back-patting comes to an end—who knew budget talks could be so riveting? 🍽️ Hope they saved some of that fine wine for the next round of “let’s disagree over dinner”! 😂

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