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BEGINNING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT

Good to see you.

This is Magda from
"Get to know the EU".

I'm back in the Europe building.
This is the last chance for a summit.

Despite the coalition crisis and

although the Chancellor is red
crossed the carpet in

record time, the Germans emphasize,
that

their position is clear and their
government is stable.

Germany's famous quiet force.

We have to get out of here and
somehow all act on this together.

- Everyone is waiting for us.
- And to say what?

There is no “we” anymore.
Annika, there is no “we” anymore.

Our we consists of "I, I,
I" and "not in my name".

We are totally divided. Worse
than during the time of the Wall.

Enough. Let's ask ourselves what
Angela would have done in such a case.

Are we expecting someone?

Arnold? Who knocked?

Annika. This is your
Frenchman. You have to go there.

Why me? What
should I say to him?

Annika. I know you're in there.
I heard your phone ringing.

Annika?

Apply the diplomacy of
the husband in slippers.

Just because we don't
know what we want,

we don't allow ourselves
to be told anything.

We have them
Remote control, we decide.

- What are we looking at?

- Here's the plan: Our plan
is to say we have a plan.

Is everything okay?

Still no German statement.

How can I in this Sitting in a

waiting room while Europe collapses?

It's mine after all
duty to intervene.

THE SUMMIT OF THE VERY LAST CHANCE

- The voice of reason... What?
- Always take it easy.

How can you stay calm?

We are in a very serious crisis.

Absolutely. But not
serious enough for my taste.

What do you mean?

When things go bad,
Europe needs a new leader.

A way out.

And that way out could be you.

Yes, of course you are right, that
I would be a very good way out.

Convince the Germans to propose

me as Commission President.

No.

Why not?

You are not allowed to be German
be a suggestion. Germany is weak.

But I am German.
Everyone knows that.

That's exactly the point.

The others want from Benefit
from Germany's weakness.

But not too demonstratively, because that
would be the end of the European project.

This is exactly why they
want a German at the head

of the Commission,
to keep up appearances: "No,

we are not making Europe
at the expense of Germany.

The proof: A
German leads Europe."

But since their plan is
still to serve themselves

at Germany's expense,
they want a weak German.

For example you.
Konrad Stracke.

Surely you mean someone for whom Europe has

always been more important
than his personal advancement?

Yes, absolutely. That's
exactly what I mean.

Okay, now we have
to push Europe to the

brink so that it has no
choice but to cling to you.

I can't do that.

- This is against my principles.
- Yes, absolutely.

Therefore, you will
do exactly the opposite.

They will try to reconcile
Germany and France.

That honors you.

We've already tried that.

This doesn't work without it
Contract change.

This is not possible because
of the Hungarian veto.

The IMF would block that.

It's simply impossible.

COMMISSION - COUNCIL

Okay, the beautiful ones
Cars, the red carpet.

Another new color for the ID cards.
Europe is in danger?

Are you kidding me? Not at all..

An emergency. Bancheva
wants a committee of inquiry.

- We should plan it.
- About what?

That doesn't matter.

If there is a committee,
all parliamentarians want one.

We would then
have a lot of work.

I can do that,
If you want.

Let me know.

A resolution.

We are making a resolution
on international politics.

That sounds ambitious
and has no consequences.

And you can do
it in an afternoon.

- A resolution on what topic?
- There is no shortage of topics.

We select a country and make
a recommendation or something.

That's no problem. Okay, let's go.

Here.

Israel.

I'll do it again.

- Kyrgyz...
- Kyrgyzstan.

- That's very good.
- That's good?

What could we advise them?

so that they improve?
Here, this has to be quick.

I hope I'm not disturbing you.

I know you have a lot to do.

Not at all.

So, to be honest, I just wanted to

make sure France
wasn't tempted...

well, how should I say...

his personal interests in the German

rifts Looking for a governing coalition.

On the contrary.

We have reached a
stage of maturity in the

German-French partnership where everyone

can help the other solve
their family problems.

Absolutely.

Absolutely.

Good.

I won't keep you any longer.

- I'm calmed down.
- Yes, good.

After everything that happened...

The inflexible deficit rules that
Germany insisted on in 2008,

when the continent was in an
unprecedented financial crisis.

They had a point.

But in 2015 the country for one
million migrants without

communicating with any of
our partners Schengen area...

It was very honorable.

Every country has
its own sensibilities.

But Nord Stream.
Nord Stream 1 and 2.

After we, without thinking,
have withdrawn from

nuclear energy to give ourselves
to a sociopathic

To extradite Russians, which
you always warned us about.

And now your citizens should
also pay the electricity bill.

In short, you are
so understanding,

dear French friends.

But that's normal too.

After all, we are Germany.

- Mr. Ambassador.
- President.

Goodbye.

Okay, thank you all.

I would now like to
address an exciting topic:

Kurgi...

So, Kurgisis...

- No, Kyrgyzstan.
- Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan.

Let's suggest that they
change the country's name.

Local associations
complain about the situation

the democratic one
institutions in this country.

There are plans to change the
flag. This is a very sensitive topic.

- But you work hard.
- This is the canteen questionnaire.

The project is blocked by many,
and there are arrests...

- In Kurgi... Kyrgyz...
- Kyrgyzstan, yes.

I suggest we all go there.

In a kind of big way
Special convoy throughout Europe.

And when we arrive in
Kyrgyzstan, we demand

to be imprisoned
instead of the activists.

That seems to me... Thank you.

We leave the well-trodden
Paths and the comfort zone.

And we offer one
medium of exchange.

We could help Germany
with the coalition problems.

If we are there for you now, we will gain

ten years of trust in the
German-French tandem.

Félix, what is stronger than
the German-French tandem?

The British-French tandem?
The African-French one?

The French-French
Tandem. Sit down.

What error do we have? made
at the end of the First World War?

- The Treaty of Versailles?
- No, before that.

Not to invade Germany, even

though the Marshal was in favor of it.

A war at home would have deterred
the Germans. It was the opportunity!

But it doesn't help
to regret it.

We missed the chance
and now it doesn't work.

Of course not.

Although the temptation is great
given the state of the Bundeswehr.

But we are not allowed to.

How about a
bilateral conversation?

Furthermore, a Europe
without Germany is impossible.

- That's completely unrealistic.
- Yes, sure.

But how often does that come up?

Opportunity for revenge?
Maybe once a century.

And you know the Germans.

Chaotic conditions
never last long.

What would be best for you?

Example of an ideal Europe?
- An ideal Europe? - Yes.

If you had a free hand,
what would you change?

It goes without saying that

I will continue to look around
would strive for transparency...

No, I'll run it through for you:
Reform of the Stability Pact.

A higher debt ceiling,
to make everyone easier.

A European army with
headquarters in Strasbourg.

We make nuclear power
sustainable energy and...

And French will be the only one
Working language of the institutions.

Then civilization returns.

It's not asking too much.

The ambassador is
preparing for the summit

with the Chancellor and cannot receive you.

I just wanted him mine
Offer support.

You need his
Family in difficult times.

Times of redefinition.

We prefer to speak
of times of redefinition.

By the way, if it calms you down:

I have with them French spoken.

They are absolutely
in line with us.

Oh right? Really?

- All the better.
- Yes.

Apart from the stupid idea of

having a Greek as

Commission Presidents, they

seem to be really concerned about the
balance of the European game,

the French.

The German-French one
Tandem is stronger than ever.

A Greek as
President of the Commission?

This is a French strategy, to
advance the Club Med agenda.

We have to launch a
counterattack. And immediately.

Get that
France's attack plan out.

So. Plan to purchase
American F-16.

Already done.

Attack on the common
agricultural policy.

How?

We make them dependent on
the criteria of the regional funds.

This brings the Poles and the
Bulgarians to our side and causes chaos.

- That's all?
- Well, so...

The... The rest isn't
really updated yet.

So, war debt relief
has already been

signed, uncompromising
Household rules, so...

No, no, not really, yes.

That's too shy. You have
to start where it hurts.

Something symbolic.
The French love symbols.

We could replace the champagne
with Prosecco in German embassies.

We are only harming ourselves.

We get the Italians to do that To
demand the return of the Mona Lisa.

There is hardly any
Persuasion required.

There is the speaker.

He calls the discussion
"lively", it's not bad.

Does he call her
"energetic"? that's quite good.

"Open and honest"
is the jackpot.

- Good evening.
- Okay.

For lunch, the
heads of state had

Macedonian Nice salad
and knife-cut beef tartare.

Thanks.

He didn't say anything.

He didn't say anything! And
they didn't even have dessert.

You are there,
to tear yourself apart!

I go down and propose myself
as a compromise candidate.

Absolutely not.
Let them come.

Now all we have to do is wait.

Things are going badly
European Council.

You might think it would
be the end of Europe.

Is she here to bring me
back to the commission?

It probably won't work without me.

Do you perhaps know
someone in the army?

Or in
Ministry of Defense?

- Why?
- Well, “end of the EU” means “war”.

“War” means “conscription, amputated

legs and fundraising
for war heroes.

” No thanks. I think ahead.

I'm trying to get retired.

Aren't you exaggerating?
It is not the end of Europe.

Can I talk to you, Samy?

Although I have work to
do, but yes. What is it about?

The end of Europe.

When she says that, don't
you wiggle your way out.

No respect.

I never thought I'd have

to say those words, but...

Europe needs you.

- Europe needs me?
- Don't be ridiculous.

Europe needs
You: Parliament.

Yes... Really now?

Only Parliament is able to to resolve
the crisis in the European Council.

- Do you want to humiliate me again?
- I'm sorry, what?

Should I do something that
goes against my interests?

I don't understand...

Like giving up that Finning
ban in the trilogue with Holland?

Or Eamon's exclusion
from a negotiation?

- To harm me?
- You don't understand.

Or when a business trip was too

CO2-intensive to show me
that I was superfluous?

No, that's not the point.
Europe is in danger.

Everyone here says that all the time.

Distrust has spread in
the European Council.

We should be united,
but distrust each other.

Everyone only expects the worst
and fears being taken advantage of.

There is only one
chance for Europe to be

saved, and that chance
is your representatives.

The European Parliament
knows how to make Europe.

Because they do politics
there and not diplomacy.

Because you defend
beliefs, not identities.

Because you're
after the mysterious

"European people" who may remain

untraceable forever, but whose search

is the basis of our unity
and our aspirations.

Europe is one
Question without answer.

A question that must
never be abandoned.

Yes.

This time I will trust you.

You can count on me.

You can count on us.

Francis I has it
Bought Mona Lisa.

We could return the obelisk,
but we bought the Mona Lisa!

We might as well
Reclaim Louisiana.

At the selling price!

Not a stupid thought,
Louisiana. We should inquire.

Sorry, but how about if
we avoid confrontation?

We shot first.
Let's show good will.

Who do you think you are, Félix?
What's with this hippie mentality?

Will you teach us about
nonviolent communication?

I got a call from
the Hungarians.

They say we have to do something,
otherwise Europe will be finished.

The fact that Hungarians are
worried about this is not good.

Even if I repeat myself: We have

to offer the Germans a way out.

- You're right, Felix.
- Yes, exactly my opinion.

They have to return home with
their medal like everyone else.

The Presidency
of the Commission?

- But that's going a long way.
- Even.

This is the only way we can turn the
tables and take everyone by surprise.

We have to have one
Suggest Germans.

But a stupid German,
that we can control.