The Globalist EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and ‘simplification’
Oct 23, 2025
Suzanne Lynch, Brussels bureau chief at Bloomberg, shares her insights on the European Council summit, discussing vital topics like Ukraine, sanctions, and the shifting dynamics in the EU’s migration policy. Political broadcaster Vincent McAvinney offers analysis on the cultural impact of events like the World Cup. Simon Cooper, a Financial Times journalist, explores the World Cup's ability to act as a global unifier, resembling a cultural feast that transforms nations. The conversation dives into pressing geopolitical issues and food news from Tokyo.
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EU Tries To Reassert Unity
- EU leaders aim to show unity by prioritizing Ukraine support, sanctions, defence and a simplification agenda.
- Tensions remain over migration and Gaza, exposing internal divides even as Brussels seeks political credibility.
Simplification Push Risks Trade-Offs
- "Simplification" targets cutting red tape to boost investment and help small firms scale.
- Environmentalists fear watering down climate rules amid pressure from business and some member states.
Migration Policies Have Moved Centre-Right
- Migration policy has shifted rightwards and far-right ideas like outsourcing registration have entered the mainstream.
- National politics still shape differences, but migration now dominates EU leaders' priorities.
