1 00:00:01,300 --> 00:00:03,800 EUROPEAN COUNCIL 2 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:07,120 1:55 PM 9th floor. 3 00:00:14,520 --> 00:00:17,040 Good day. I have an appointment with Catherine. 4 00:00:25,920 --> 00:00:27,240 That is... 5 00:00:33,760 --> 00:00:34,960 So then... 6 00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:55,880 In the world of political communication, 7 00:00:56,040 --> 00:00:58,520 images are more important than reality. 8 00:00:58,680 --> 00:01:01,800 Must be at the summit Don't be a big player. 9 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:04,360 You have to for one Large ones are kept. 10 00:01:04,519 --> 00:01:05,960 No no no. 11 00:01:06,120 --> 00:01:09,840 The citizens... pay close attention to what 12 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,600 comes out of the summits. 13 00:01:12,320 --> 00:01:16,160 They can see from my suggestions whether I could make a difference. 14 00:01:16,360 --> 00:01:18,200 They definitely won't do that. 15 00:01:18,360 --> 00:01:21,720 People read them Decisions of the Council of Europe. 16 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:24,480 - Which people? Who does that? - Oh well... 17 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:29,720 You mean they don't do that? 18 00:01:30,280 --> 00:01:32,480 OK. Remember what happened at the 19 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:35,680 G7 summit in June 2018 was decided? 20 00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:37,000 Of course. 21 00:01:37,160 --> 00:01:40,960 The G7 countries promised Fighting protectionism... 22 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:43,680 OK. They remember it. 23 00:01:43,840 --> 00:01:46,640 But the rest of the world only remembers... 24 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:50,400 this: "Merkel confronts Trump." 25 00:01:50,600 --> 00:01:53,720 "So who's your mommy now?" It even became a meme. 26 00:01:53,920 --> 00:01:56,160 - A what? - A meme. 27 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:01,840 OK. 28 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:04,000 We need something like that for you now. 29 00:02:04,160 --> 00:02:08,000 An image that captures the tension and expresses power dynamics. 30 00:02:08,160 --> 00:02:11,240 - Like a Renaissance painting. - Baroque. 31 00:02:13,200 --> 00:02:15,040 Like a baroque painting. 32 00:02:19,080 --> 00:02:20,880 When we say We can just say that 33 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:23,200 the EU is worried and we don't care. 34 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:25,680 How about: “The EU is very concerned"? 35 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:27,920 I like that. That sounds great. 36 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:52,800 Hello. 37 00:02:53,880 --> 00:02:56,640 Miroslav. Slovenian Delegation. 38 00:02:56,800 --> 00:02:59,040 - Sammy. Commission. - Commission... 39 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:02,320 The European one Commission? Real? 40 00:03:02,480 --> 00:03:03,840 Wow. 41 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:07,720 Sorry, I addressed you like any colleague. 42 00:03:07,920 --> 00:03:11,080 I didn't know you worked for the big fish. 43 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:13,640 Yes. 44 00:03:14,480 --> 00:03:17,960 This is my first summit. We have just been elected. 45 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:21,920 The Prime Minister wants me to find out what's going on. 46 00:03:23,080 --> 00:03:24,600 So... 47 00:03:24,760 --> 00:03:27,200 Do you know what's going on? 48 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:29,160 Yeah, well... 49 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:32,960 The heads of state and government are discussing a new environmental package. 50 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:37,800 New environmental package... 51 00:03:39,120 --> 00:03:40,640 Super. 52 00:03:44,520 --> 00:03:47,560 And there is one like that FBI idea making the rounds. 53 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:50,640 -FBI? - She probably gets a lot of support. 54 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:53,320 Wow, big deal... 55 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:54,760 Oh yes. 56 00:03:55,840 --> 00:03:57,800 Can I tell the Prime Minister, 57 00:03:57,960 --> 00:04:00,320 that I have this information from from the Commission? 58 00:04:01,120 --> 00:04:03,320 - Yes. - Great. 59 00:04:03,520 --> 00:04:07,120 Can I also tell him that we know each other? 60 00:04:07,760 --> 00:04:09,480 - Okay. - Great. 61 00:04:09,960 --> 00:04:13,360 He wants us to build relationships with the people here. 62 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:15,720 - Okay. - That was difficult for me. 63 00:04:15,880 --> 00:04:17,840 - Really? - Yes a little. 64 00:04:18,759 --> 00:04:22,760 So now we're... friends? 65 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:26,000 - Samy! - I have to go. 66 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:58,000 A European environmental FBI? 67 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:01,280 Yes, because... 68 00:05:02,480 --> 00:05:04,400 There are many Crimes at sea. 69 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:07,320 For example, last year states... 70 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:10,680 64 percent of Delegations are... 71 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:14,040 Okay, I messed up. 72 00:05:14,440 --> 00:05:16,040 I'm sorry. 73 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:19,760 But I don't have it for another three weeks Entitlement to unemployment benefits... 74 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:22,840 I think the idea of ​​the European FBI is very good. 75 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:25,760 Yes, really. 76 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:29,080 Here in Brussels people seem to apologize for everything. 77 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:33,800 Instead of shouting “European army” loudly, people whisper “Defense Union”. 78 00:05:33,960 --> 00:05:38,320 Instead of a “European tax” this is referred to as “EU own resources”. 79 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:41,040 This finally makes a difference. 80 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:43,240 Yes. 81 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:46,040 Okay, let's call Carmen. 82 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:49,680 Okay, let's call Carmen. 83 00:05:53,080 --> 00:05:56,640 - Hello, Catherine. - Carmen, I'm sitting here with Samy. 84 00:05:56,800 --> 00:06:00,040 - It's about his European FBI. - Hello, Carmen. 85 00:06:00,200 --> 00:06:02,080 We don't normally think much of personal 86 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:04,920 initiative in the Commission, but when genius 87 00:06:05,080 --> 00:06:09,160 comes knocking on the door, you should let him in. 88 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:13,200 Since the press is already reporting on it, there is no going back. 89 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:15,520 This is about that reputation of the Commission. 90 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,920 And therefore should Commissioner Cantel 91 00:06:18,080 --> 00:06:20,040 to promote the project on her own behalf. 92 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:23,320 The President of the Commission should not take the credit. 93 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:26,480 - That's totally fair. - Thank you, Carmen! 94 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:31,120 You are responsible for this. I'm counting on you. 95 00:06:31,280 --> 00:06:32,600 You can do that. 96 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:36,640 Failure would be a terrible embarrassment for Ms. Cantel. 97 00:06:38,600 --> 00:06:41,040 Perfect. I'll get to it straight away. 98 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:48,200 If I succeed, it will be a victory for 99 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:51,320 the Commission, but if I fail, Do you pass it on to Valentine 100 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:52,920 and get rid of her? 101 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:55,560 No, unfortunately they are Commissioners cannot be terminated. 102 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:58,320 If we're going to get rid of anyone, it's you. 103 00:06:58,720 --> 00:07:00,720 That would at least be something. 104 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:05,200 - This is too complicated! - No, Carmen. 105 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:08,720 I just need a big one Country that supports our idea. 106 00:07:08,880 --> 00:07:11,800 - your idea. - My idea, yes. 107 00:07:11,960 --> 00:07:15,640 And once it's supported by a big 108 00:07:15,800 --> 00:07:17,760 country, everyone will want to join in. 109 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:20,080 Which country, Samy? Nobody takes part in that. 110 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:22,760 Yes, they will Run after the winner. 111 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:26,560 It must not fall back on the Commission. You have to cancel. 112 00:07:26,720 --> 00:07:29,480 I don't see anyone now Makes sense to quit. 113 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:32,120 Valentine will be angry. What should we do? 114 00:07:32,280 --> 00:07:34,560 - I'm sorry, I have to hang up. - No... 115 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,200 I'm sorry. 116 00:07:43,240 --> 00:07:45,640 Samy! How are you, buddy? 117 00:07:46,760 --> 00:07:48,920 Still in the Brussels administration? 118 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:51,160 Yes. 119 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:55,240 I am a spokesman for the Commission. 120 00:07:55,920 --> 00:07:58,760 - And you're still in... - Foreign Ministry. 121 00:07:59,760 --> 00:08:02,600 Working for France is difficult but fulfilling. 122 00:08:02,760 --> 00:08:04,000 Clear. 123 00:08:04,160 --> 00:08:05,840 Super. 124 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,680 I'm glad we're no longer competing: 125 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:11,080 "I can get to the 9th floor, can you?" 126 00:08:11,920 --> 00:08:13,720 What brings you so far down? 127 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:16,360 So, I'm taking care of a big 128 00:08:16,520 --> 00:08:19,040 project in which France could play a role. 129 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:23,880 OK. So you need my help? 130 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:28,080 Not really, out of patriotism I thought France 131 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:31,400 would be a good one could take over the idea. 132 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:33,920 If this absurd European FBI fails, 133 00:08:34,079 --> 00:08:35,760 you'll be in trouble with your bosses. 134 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:40,640 I can help. The president certainly likes the sovereign rights. 135 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:43,880 Yes, I thought he might like it. 136 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,560 That makes you thirsty, right? 137 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:56,360 Are you thirsty? Should I get you something to drink? 138 00:08:56,560 --> 00:09:00,320 No, I have the feeling that you are very thirsty. 139 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:02,960 No, so... 140 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:40,840 You would really do it, idiot! 141 00:09:42,200 --> 00:09:44,920 All good, buddy, we'll take care of your project. 142 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:46,920 No worries, Uncle Félix is ​​here. 143 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:52,160 Good. Do you think you can do that with the Germans too? 144 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:56,320 The Germans are not a problem. They eat out of my hand. 145 00:10:02,240 --> 00:10:05,520 No. That won't go down well in Berlin. 146 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:08,000 - But what if... - No chance. 147 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:10,840 We don't want to put any more strain on the coalition. 148 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:13,200 And the stupid name doesn't help either. 149 00:10:14,880 --> 00:10:18,080 FBI? My goodness. 150 00:10:19,360 --> 00:10:20,880 Who supports something like that? 151 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:23,800 Yes, what were they thinking? FBI... 152 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:56,800 The photo should look as if You would be friends with those in power. 153 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:58,720 - Yes. - Yes? 154 00:10:58,880 --> 00:11:02,640 Be more confident. Use your body language. 155 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:06,760 Place your hand on your shoulder. You can also tap lightly. 156 00:11:06,920 --> 00:11:09,800 Please, please, please. No physical contact. 157 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:15,080 - That makes me feel uncomfortable. - Yes, I thought so. 158 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:19,600 My mother never gave me a kiss. 159 00:11:35,920 --> 00:11:37,520 A head of government. 160 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:40,960 But where do you want from? 161 00:11:41,120 --> 00:11:45,160 Do you know that? He has one of those pins and none Badge. Come on, go there! 162 00:11:45,360 --> 00:11:47,040 But who is that? 163 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:50,160 Someone from a small Country in the east probably. 164 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:52,360 - Get there! - Yes... 165 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:56,480 Boris. It... 166 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:06,760 How are you? 167 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:10,880 It's my pleasure, yes. 168 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:12,520 It... 169 00:12:12,720 --> 00:12:15,560 It's so beautiful to see you again. 170 00:12:22,400 --> 00:12:23,720 Goodbye. 171 00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:28,200 look, whether you still have your wallet. 172 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:29,720 Goodbye. 173 00:12:29,880 --> 00:12:31,480 - And? - Damned. 174 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:34,400 - It's all bagged up. - Yes! 175 00:12:34,560 --> 00:12:37,640 The environmental package is in place. The planet is saved. 176 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:40,160 - What? - Some compromises are normal. 177 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:42,720 The Romanians are allowed to continue cutting down forests, 178 00:12:42,760 --> 00:12:45,240 German coal becomes transitional energy, the Spaniards 179 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:48,360 are allowed to water pistachios with water from lakes. 180 00:12:48,420 --> 00:12:50,620 For the time being, we French are allowed to continue 181 00:12:50,680 --> 00:12:54,200 using organometallic materials Channel connections into rivers. 182 00:12:54,360 --> 00:12:58,080 And that's the trick: we totally screwed the Germans. 183 00:12:58,240 --> 00:13:02,160 Our largest factory is on the Moselle, and the Moselle flows to... 184 00:13:02,320 --> 00:13:04,920 To Germany. Sure, of course. 185 00:13:05,080 --> 00:13:06,640 What about my FBI? 186 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:09,440 Oh yes, your FBI. Sorry, that didn't go through. 187 00:13:09,600 --> 00:13:11,280 What? But why? 188 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:15,520 The timing is wrong for Germany because of the coalition agreement. 189 00:13:15,680 --> 00:13:18,560 Also, the name is FBI ridiculous and childish. 190 00:13:18,720 --> 00:13:22,640 - And the Commission should abstain? - Very calm. The Commission? 191 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:26,080 How many departments does it have? How many voting rights? 192 00:13:26,240 --> 00:13:28,840 This is the House of Member States. 193 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:31,480 It's nice that we even invite you. 194 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:34,000 You have less here Influence than Slovenia. 195 00:13:41,280 --> 00:13:43,120 That's really good. 196 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:47,600 "Trust my expertise. I know what's good for Europe." 197 00:13:47,800 --> 00:13:50,360 "Thank you, Konrad, You're so smart!" 198 00:13:51,040 --> 00:13:54,400 "These environmentalists are the death of agriculture." 199 00:13:54,560 --> 00:13:58,040 "Yes, Mr. Stracke. You are so brilliant, Mr. Stracke." 200 00:13:59,960 --> 00:14:02,880 - It's strange when you do that. - Excuse me. 201 00:14:03,080 --> 00:14:06,080 We can post the photo. We need a hashtag. 202 00:14:06,240 --> 00:14:08,080 We don't know his party. 203 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:10,840 Then we'll keep it more general, 204 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:13,040 something like: "Working together for the future." 205 00:14:13,200 --> 00:14:17,040 No no. "Collaboration is the way forward." 206 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:19,920 Very good. 207 00:14:22,560 --> 00:14:23,560 Completed. 208 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:32,680 Good day. I forgot my ID. 209 00:14:37,640 --> 00:14:39,720 No, I'm just kidding. 210 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:45,880 Fits? OK. 211 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:47,840 Good day. 212 00:14:50,200 --> 00:14:51,920 He's getting on my nerves. 213 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:02,160 Magda? 214 00:15:03,760 --> 00:15:05,360 Where are you? 215 00:15:08,160 --> 00:15:09,960 I do not see you. What? 216 00:15:10,640 --> 00:15:11,800 Where? 217 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:15,120 - You're getting really good at it. - Do you think so? 218 00:15:15,320 --> 00:15:17,960 This will be your public Improve profile. 219 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:21,040 They play France against Italy and Poland, support Krueger 220 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:24,360 as Prime Minister of Bavaria, so that he doesn't get in 221 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:26,720 your way here, let the President of the Commission 222 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:31,320 Appoint NATO Secretary General and voilà: you are 223 00:15:31,520 --> 00:15:35,320 President of the Commission, for the first time with a chief of staff. 224 00:15:44,040 --> 00:15:48,480 Looks like people want it You can already see it at the top of Europe. 225 00:15:50,720 --> 00:15:55,280 Boris' real name is Damir Kovacevic. 226 00:15:56,480 --> 00:15:59,720 And he is Prime Minister of Croatia. 227 00:16:00,760 --> 00:16:03,560 And a former warlord. 228 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:06,440 With connections to neo-Nazis. 229 00:16:09,680 --> 00:16:12,280 “Collaboration” wasn’t a perfect term after all. 230 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:13,800 Simply delete. 231 00:16:13,960 --> 00:16:16,040 You can't "delete" anything on the Internet! 232 00:16:16,200 --> 00:16:18,000 It has already spread. 233 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:22,920 We need photos with everyone. 234 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:25,560 With all state and Heads of Government in the Council. 235 00:16:26,520 --> 00:16:28,240 The picture has to go down. 236 00:16:29,240 --> 00:16:33,320 Wait a moment. So this is a meme? 237 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:39,400 But then what is a GIF? 238 00:16:40,440 --> 00:16:45,760 So you're saying that Slovenia supports the European FBI project? 239 00:16:49,840 --> 00:16:51,360 Well... 240 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:56,760 Yes. We find this one Absolutely appropriate suggestion. 241 00:16:58,280 --> 00:17:00,520 Okay, to what extent? 242 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:03,120 If the European If the FBI were off the table, the 243 00:17:03,280 --> 00:17:06,360 Slovenian one would have to Republic may veto the 244 00:17:06,560 --> 00:17:10,720 environmental package, that France and Germany want. 245 00:17:11,999 --> 00:17:13,320 What? 246 00:17:17,560 --> 00:17:20,840 Well, I think you're making a mistake, my friend. 247 00:17:22,080 --> 00:17:26,120 France can do the European Do not support FBI in this form. 248 00:17:27,400 --> 00:17:31,920 Because the project is not ambitious enough. 249 00:17:32,080 --> 00:17:34,000 We have to Aim higher: 250 00:17:34,440 --> 00:17:36,400 a real European authority 251 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:40,320 with a headquarters, permanent employees and a budget. 252 00:17:41,480 --> 00:17:43,320 Yes, sure. Definitely. 253 00:17:45,760 --> 00:17:47,560 Yes, okay. 254 00:17:50,120 --> 00:17:55,080 Good. I'm sure we can do it Convince the Germans, right, Félix? 255 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,080 I don't know... 256 00:17:57,280 --> 00:18:00,320 Yes Yes Yes! I can't believe it, man. 257 00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:04,600 An authority! It's better than the FBI, it's like the CIA. 258 00:18:04,760 --> 00:18:06,480 Well done, Miroslav! 259 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:09,600 Are you sure that France doesn't hold this against us? 260 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:13,200 - When the EU budget is negotiated? - No. 261 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:17,720 A large portion of our GDP depends on it, so it's... 262 00:18:17,880 --> 00:18:20,920 Miroslav, the commission is behind you. 263 00:18:21,080 --> 00:18:24,240 Besides, what is good for Europe is also good for Slovenia. 264 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:26,360 - Naturally. Clear. - Yes, right? 265 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:29,200 Long live Europe! Excuse me. 266 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:31,520 And long live Slovenia. 267 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:34,080 I have to call Valentine. 268 00:18:35,120 --> 00:18:38,480 Mr. Ambassador, Germany strictly rejects this FBI. 269 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:41,720 If it also has to be an authority with a budget... 270 00:18:41,880 --> 00:18:44,280 - You know them. - Félix, that offends me. 271 00:18:44,440 --> 00:18:48,520 Everyone would have to go to one authority States and Parliament agree. 272 00:18:48,680 --> 00:18:50,160 You know how it works. 273 00:18:50,320 --> 00:18:53,040 Before they settle on one If you agree on the seat in the 274 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:55,040 city, you are already retired. 275 00:18:58,680 --> 00:19:01,920 Well then. The break is over. Get to work. 276 00:19:02,120 --> 00:19:04,480 Of course there is a before and an after. 277 00:19:04,640 --> 00:19:06,000 Exactly, an authority! 278 00:19:06,160 --> 00:19:09,120 With a headquarters, Budget, staff... 279 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:11,480 It's like the CIA. 280 00:19:11,640 --> 00:19:13,560 - As for the logo... - Sammy. 281 00:19:13,720 --> 00:19:16,320 There is no authority Decision-making power. 282 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:19,400 - Yes but... - That will be decided somewhere else. 283 00:19:19,560 --> 00:19:22,320 In Parliament, but that is not insurmountable. 284 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:26,720 To do this, legal texts would have to be changed and approved by the European Council. 285 00:19:26,880 --> 00:19:29,000 - This isn't ideal, but... - No. 286 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:33,000 It would be ideal if I decided and you stopped going it alone!