The Globalist EU summit: leaders meet to talk defence, tariffs, migration, Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine
Jun 27, 2025
Join Nina Dos Santos, an international broadcast correspondent, and Guy Delaunay, Monocle’s expert in the Balkans, as they dissect the recent EU summit's pivotal discussions on defense, tariffs, and migration. Garana Gurdjieff, Monocle's security correspondent, highlights security implications amid rising tensions in Ukraine. Andrew Muller adds his signature wit, exploring cultural mishaps and the impact of social media on heritage. Finally, theatre critic Matt Wolfe touches on the vibrant intersection of politics and art, making for a lively roundtable discussion.
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EU Summit Key Divisions
- The EU summit focused heavily on defence and trade tensions following the NATO summit.
- There were notable splits between France and Germany on how to handle US tariffs and climate goals.
Slovakian Veto Threat on Sanctions
- Slovakia's dependence on Russian gas is causing a veto threat on EU sanctions renewal.
- This reveals EU vulnerabilities in unified policy against Russia due to energy ties.
Macron Delays Climate Goals
- Macron is pushing to delay EU climate goals possibly due to domestic political calculations.
- This reflects broader European souring on climate amid economic worries, boosting far-right influence.