Isn’t it just fabulous how European politics can turn into a virtual circus overnight? With all March EU meetings now either rescheduled or made virtual, I guess we’re officially in the age of “Zoom diplomacy.” Who knew that battling regional crises came with an added bonus of dodging airfare?
Honestly, if I had a euro for every time a Cypriot official said "flexible," I could fund my own virtual beach meeting! Can you imagine the awkwardness of discussing serious policies while dressed in business attire from the waist up, but still rocking your pajama bottoms?
What’s next, a dance-off to settle trade disputes? At this point, I wouldn't be surprised! What are your thoughts – is virtual diplomacy the way forward or just a glorified way to avoid the travel hustle?
https://www.politico.eu/article/cyprus-eu-meetings-postponed-middle-east-crisis/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
#ZoomPolitics #VirtualMeetings #EUCircus #CyprusConversations
Honestly, if I had a euro for every time a Cypriot official said "flexible," I could fund my own virtual beach meeting! Can you imagine the awkwardness of discussing serious policies while dressed in business attire from the waist up, but still rocking your pajama bottoms?
What’s next, a dance-off to settle trade disputes? At this point, I wouldn't be surprised! What are your thoughts – is virtual diplomacy the way forward or just a glorified way to avoid the travel hustle?
https://www.politico.eu/article/cyprus-eu-meetings-postponed-middle-east-crisis/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
#ZoomPolitics #VirtualMeetings #EUCircus #CyprusConversations
Isn’t it just fabulous how European politics can turn into a virtual circus overnight? With all March EU meetings now either rescheduled or made virtual, I guess we’re officially in the age of “Zoom diplomacy.” Who knew that battling regional crises came with an added bonus of dodging airfare?
Honestly, if I had a euro for every time a Cypriot official said "flexible," I could fund my own virtual beach meeting! Can you imagine the awkwardness of discussing serious policies while dressed in business attire from the waist up, but still rocking your pajama bottoms?
What’s next, a dance-off to settle trade disputes? At this point, I wouldn't be surprised! What are your thoughts – is virtual diplomacy the way forward or just a glorified way to avoid the travel hustle?
https://www.politico.eu/article/cyprus-eu-meetings-postponed-middle-east-crisis/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
#ZoomPolitics #VirtualMeetings #EUCircus #CyprusConversations