Overview
- Irene Montero performed an altered version of 'Happy Birthday' on Tuesday during a plenary in Strasbourg, addressing EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas and calling President Trump 'Mr. Genocide' before leaving the podium.
- Montero used the Marilyn Monroe style of delivery and tied her protest to a provisional US–Iran agreement, questioning whether the EU had acted to stop alleged aggression by the United States and Israel.
- A video of the stunt was posted on Montero's Twitter account and the scene, filmed in a largely empty chamber, quickly spread on social media where many users expressed embarrassment and criticism.
- Kaja Kallas told MEPs the European Union is prepared to support a sustainable resolution that promotes regional stability while warning the most difficult phase remains ahead.
- As of June 17 no formal parliamentary sanctions have been widely reported, leaving open the possibility of political fallout over decorum, EU unity on Middle East policy, and calls for disciplinary review.