Sofagate: It was the snub seen around the world – and now it may have serious consequences. ⁠

[basquebromance]

how stupid we have become!

European Council president Charles Michel faces calls to resign over sexist 'Sofagate' incident

Mr Michel says he has suffered 'sleepless nights' after failing to stand up for Ursula von der Leyen when she was snubbed in Turkey

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[deannalw]

I don't want to register to read it.

 

[basquebromance]

I don't want to register to read it.

let me help ya...

Charles Michel on Sofagate: ‘I deeply regret this situation’

Council president says he ‘perhaps’ made a mistake but didn’t want to cause a diplomatic incident.

www.politico.eu

 

[Lastamender]

how stupid we have become!

European Council president Charles Michel faces calls to resign over sexist 'Sofagate' incident

Mr Michel says he has suffered 'sleepless nights' after failing to stand up for Ursula von der Leyen when she was snubbed in Turkey

www.telegraph.co.uk

The rhetorical question of the year.

 

[ESay]

It seems that the EU's bureaucracy picked a wrong man for this position. Some time ago it was the Russians, now the Turks. The Euros should find their guts if they want to be treated seriously.