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EUROPEAN COUNCIL

1:55 PM 9th floor.

Good day. I have an
appointment with Catherine.

That is...

So then...

In the world of
political communication,

images are more
important than reality.

Must be at the summit
Don't be a big player.

You have to for one
Large ones are kept.

No no no.

The citizens...
pay close attention to what

comes out of the summits.

They can see from my suggestions
whether I could make a difference.

They definitely won't do that.

People read them Decisions
of the Council of Europe.

- Which people? Who does that?
- Oh well...

You mean they don't do that?

OK. Remember
what happened at the

G7 summit in June
2018 was decided?

Of course.

The G7 countries promised
Fighting protectionism...

OK. They remember it.

But the rest of the
world only remembers...

this: "Merkel confronts Trump."

"So who's your mommy
now?" It even became a meme.

- A what?
- A meme.

OK.

We need something
like that for you now.

An image that captures the tension
and expresses power dynamics.

- Like a Renaissance painting.
- Baroque.

Like a baroque painting.

When we say We can just say that

the EU is worried
and we don't care.

How about: “The
EU is very concerned"?

I like that. That sounds great.

Hello.

Miroslav. Slovenian
Delegation.

- Sammy. Commission.
- Commission...

The European one
Commission? Real?

Wow.

Sorry, I addressed
you like any colleague.

I didn't know you
worked for the big fish.

Yes.

This is my first summit.
We have just been elected.

The Prime Minister wants
me to find out what's going on.

So...

Do you know what's going on?

Yeah, well...

The heads of state and government are
discussing a new environmental package.

New environmental package...

Super.

And there is one like that
FBI idea making the rounds.

-FBI?
- She probably gets a lot of support.

Wow, big deal...

Oh yes.

Can I tell the
Prime Minister,

that I have this information from
from the Commission?

- Yes.
- Great.

Can I also tell him that
we know each other?

- Okay.
- Great.

He wants us to build
relationships with the people here.

- Okay.
- That was difficult for me.

- Really?
- Yes a little.

So now we're... friends?

- Samy!
- I have to go.

A European environmental FBI?

Yes, because...

There are many
Crimes at sea.

For example, last year states...

64 percent of
Delegations are...

Okay, I messed up.

I'm sorry.

But I don't have it for another three weeks
Entitlement to unemployment benefits...

I think the idea of the
European FBI is very good.

Yes, really.

Here in Brussels people seem
to apologize for everything.

Instead of shouting “European army”
loudly, people whisper “Defense Union”.

Instead of a “European tax” this is
referred to as “EU own resources”.

This finally makes a difference.

Yes.

Okay, let's call Carmen.

Okay, let's call Carmen.

- Hello, Catherine.
- Carmen, I'm sitting here with Samy.

- It's about his European FBI.
- Hello, Carmen.

We don't normally think much of personal

initiative in the
Commission, but when genius

comes knocking on the
door, you should let him in.

Since the press is already
reporting on it, there is no going back.

This is about that
reputation of the Commission.

And therefore should
Commissioner Cantel

to promote the project
on her own behalf.

The President of the Commission
should not take the credit.

- That's totally fair.
- Thank you, Carmen!

You are responsible for
this. I'm counting on you.

You can do that.

Failure would be a terrible
embarrassment for Ms. Cantel.

Perfect. I'll get
to it straight away.

If I succeed, it
will be a victory for

the Commission, but if I fail,
Do you pass it on to Valentine

and get rid of her?

No, unfortunately they are
Commissioners cannot be terminated.

If we're going to get
rid of anyone, it's you.

That would at least be something.

- This is too complicated!
- No, Carmen.

I just need a big one
Country that supports our idea.

- your idea.
- My idea, yes.

And once it's supported by a big

country, everyone will want to join in.

Which country, Samy?
Nobody takes part in that.

Yes, they will Run
after the winner.

It must not fall back on the
Commission. You have to cancel.

I don't see anyone now
Makes sense to quit.

Valentine will be angry.
What should we do?

- I'm sorry, I have to hang up.
- No...

I'm sorry.

Samy! How are you, buddy?

Still in the Brussels
administration?

Yes.

I am a spokesman
for the Commission.

- And you're still in...
- Foreign Ministry.

Working for France
is difficult but fulfilling.

Clear.

Super.

I'm glad we're no
longer competing:

"I can get to the
9th floor, can you?"

What brings you so far down?

So, I'm taking care of a big

project in which
France could play a role.

OK. So you need my help?

Not really, out of
patriotism I thought France

would be a good one
could take over the idea.

If this absurd
European FBI fails,

you'll be in trouble
with your bosses.

I can help. The president
certainly likes the sovereign rights.

Yes, I thought he might like it.

That makes you thirsty, right?

Are you thirsty? Should I
get you something to drink?

No, I have the feeling
that you are very thirsty.

No, so...

You would really do it, idiot!

All good, buddy, we'll
take care of your project.

No worries,
Uncle Félix is here.

Good. Do you think you can
do that with the Germans too?

The Germans are not a
problem. They eat out of my hand.

No. That won't go
down well in Berlin.

- But what if...
- No chance.

We don't want to put any
more strain on the coalition.

And the stupid name
doesn't help either.

FBI? My goodness.

Who supports something like that?

Yes, what were
they thinking? FBI...

The photo should look as if You
would be friends with those in power.

- Yes.
- Yes?

Be more confident.
Use your body language.

Place your hand on your
shoulder. You can also tap lightly.

Please, please, please.
No physical contact.

- That makes me feel uncomfortable.
- Yes, I thought so.

My mother never gave me a kiss.

A head of government.

But where do you want from?

Do you know that? He has one of those
pins and none Badge. Come on, go there!

But who is that?

Someone from a small
Country in the east probably.

- Get there!
- Yes...

Boris. It...

How are you?

It's my pleasure, yes.

It...

It's so beautiful
to see you again.

Goodbye.

look,
whether you still have your wallet.

Goodbye.

- And?
- Damned.

- It's all bagged up.
- Yes!

The environmental package
is in place. The planet is saved.

- What?
- Some compromises are normal.

The Romanians are allowed
to continue cutting down forests,

German coal becomes
transitional energy, the Spaniards

are allowed to water
pistachios with water from lakes.

For the time being, we French
are allowed to continue

using organometallic materials
Channel connections into rivers.

And that's the trick: we
totally screwed the Germans.

Our largest factory is on the
Moselle, and the Moselle flows to...

To Germany. Sure, of course.

What about my FBI?

Oh yes, your FBI. Sorry,
that didn't go through.

What? But why?

The timing is wrong for Germany
because of the coalition agreement.

Also, the name is FBI
ridiculous and childish.

- And the Commission should abstain?
- Very calm. The Commission?

How many departments does it
have? How many voting rights?

This is the House
of Member States.

It's nice that we
even invite you.

You have less here
Influence than Slovenia.

That's really good.

"Trust my expertise. I know
what's good for Europe."

"Thank you, Konrad,
You're so smart!"

"These environmentalists
are the death of agriculture."

"Yes, Mr. Stracke. You
are so brilliant, Mr. Stracke."

- It's strange when you do that.
- Excuse me.

We can post the photo.
We need a hashtag.

We don't know his party.

Then we'll keep it more general,

something like: "Working
together for the future."

No no. "Collaboration
is the way forward."

Very good.

Completed.

Good day. I forgot my ID.

No, I'm just kidding.

Fits? OK.

Good day.

He's getting on my nerves.

Magda?

Where are you?

I do not see you. What?

Where?

- You're getting really good at it.
- Do you think so?

This will be your
public Improve profile.

They play France against Italy
and Poland, support Krueger

as Prime Minister of Bavaria,
so that he doesn't get in

your way here, let the
President of the Commission

Appoint NATO Secretary
General and voilà: you are

President of the Commission,
for the first time with a chief of staff.

Looks like people want it You can
already see it at the top of Europe.

Boris' real name
is Damir Kovacevic.

And he is Prime
Minister of Croatia.

And a former warlord.

With connections to neo-Nazis.

“Collaboration” wasn’t
a perfect term after all.

Simply delete.

You can't "delete"
anything on the Internet!

It has already spread.

We need photos with everyone.

With all state and Heads of
Government in the Council.

The picture has to go down.

Wait a moment.
So this is a meme?

But then what is a GIF?

So you're saying that Slovenia
supports the European FBI project?

Well...

Yes. We find this one
Absolutely appropriate suggestion.

Okay, to what extent?

If the European
If the FBI were off the table, the

Slovenian one would have to
Republic may veto the

environmental package,
that France and Germany want.

What?

Well, I think you're making
a mistake, my friend.

France can do the European
Do not support FBI in this form.

Because the project is
not ambitious enough.

We have to Aim higher:

a real European authority

with a headquarters, permanent
employees and a budget.

Yes, sure. Definitely.

Yes, okay.

Good. I'm sure we can do it
Convince the Germans, right, Félix?

I don't know...

Yes Yes Yes! I
can't believe it, man.

An authority! It's better
than the FBI, it's like the CIA.

Well done, Miroslav!

Are you sure that France
doesn't hold this against us?

- When the EU budget is negotiated?
- No.

A large portion of our
GDP depends on it, so it's...

Miroslav, the
commission is behind you.

Besides, what is good for
Europe is also good for Slovenia.

- Naturally. Clear.
- Yes, right?

Long live Europe! Excuse me.

And long live Slovenia.

I have to call Valentine.

Mr. Ambassador, Germany
strictly rejects this FBI.

If it also has to be an
authority with a budget...

- You know them.
- Félix, that offends me.

Everyone would have to go to one
authority States and Parliament agree.

You know how it works.

Before they settle on one
If you agree on the seat in the

city, you are already retired.

Well then. The break
is over. Get to work.

Of course there is a
before and an after.

Exactly, an authority!

With a headquarters,
Budget, staff...

It's like the CIA.

- As for the logo...
- Sammy.

There is no authority
Decision-making power.

- Yes but...
- That will be decided somewhere else.

In Parliament, but that
is not insurmountable.

To do this, legal texts would have
to be changed and approved
by the European Council.

- This isn't ideal, but...
- No.

It would be ideal if I decided
and you stopped going it alone!