Over at the EU, a heated committee spiralled into chaos as delegates struggled to define their positions within various country blocs. Amid the confusion, a curious trend emerged: nearly every delegate participated in “table tapping,” a gesture of agreement that seemed more about showmanship than substance.
As disheartened delegates from Denmark and Portugal faced an uphill battle, they lamented their sudden isolation, claiming it was now “20 against 2.” The Danish delegate speculated that their earnest focus on meaningful content over savvy lobbying had led to their downfall, yet keeping their initial stances of ‘legalising migration’ constant.
Adding to the drama, Spain’s delegate was accused of betrayal for rallying other countries into a new bloc. “The delegate of Spain stole all of our ideas,” the Portuguese delegate exclaimed, suggesting that Spain’s ambition for a leadership role overshadowed any sincerity whatsoever.
Interestingly enough, the resolutions put forth by the rival blocs have been reported to show minimal differences, the only difference being in the number of signatories rather than actual content. The delegate of Portugal was quick to label Spain as a “try hard and push hard” delegate, supposedly unconcerned with their moral principles that guided their committee session.
As the session unfolded, Denmark and Portugal continue to grapple with the feelings of abandonment and perhaps isolation. This outrage highlights the challenges of maintaining unity and clarity in a competitive diplomatic setting—where table tapping may be the only thing keeping alliances intact.
-Krishna Nair