# Brussels on The No Agenda Show

Brussels comes up in 173 chapters across 148 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 173
- **Episodes:** 148
- **Discussed:** June 2008 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [Nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [Lisbon Treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [European Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [Angela Merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Nigel Farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 173

### EU Moves Toward Qualified Majority Voting After Orban Exit

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 51:24–54:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/eu-moves-toward-qualified-majority-voting-after-orban-exit.md

With the removal of Viktor Orban, who frequently used his veto power, the European Commission is pushing to move toward "qualified majority voting" for foreign policy decisions. Ursula von der Leyen praised the Hungarian people for "reclaiming their European path," signaling a shift that would allow the EU to bypass individual member state blockages.

Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [veto power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veto-power.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

### Sander Schmid Criticizes EU Power Grab

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 54:59–58:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/sander-schmid-criticizes-eu-power-grab.md

Member of European Parliament Sander Schmid criticized the EU's move to abolish national sovereignty on foreign policy and military matters. He described the shift toward majority voting as a "badly timed power grab" by the European Commission. Schmid argues that the focus should be on transparency and legitimacy rather than centralizing power in Brussels.

Keywords: sander schmid, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [national sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-sovereignty.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

### Hungarian Gold Heist and Ukrainian Bank Convoy

- **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-15
- **Time:** 2:10:03–2:11:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/hungarian-gold-heist-and-ukrainian-bank-convoy.md

Hungarian authorities seized a Ukrainian state bank convoy traveling from Austria, suspecting a money laundering operation involving a former intelligence official. While the Ukrainian nationals were released, Hungary retained the assets, which included millions in cash and nine kilograms of gold. The legal basis for holding the assets remains unclear as Ukraine claims the transport was a standard banking procedure.

Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

### European Union Loan Deal for Ukraine Funding

- **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-21
- **Time:** 48:17–52:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/european-union-loan-deal-for-ukraine-funding.md

EU leaders at a summit in Brussels reached a deal to provide billions of euros in loans to Ukraine, backed by the European Union budget. The loan is intended to be repaid using interest from 200 billion euros in frozen Russian central bank assets. Critics argue this is a form of "word salad" to justify the indefinite seizure of Russian assets, which may discourage future international investment in Europe.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russian assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-assets.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), loan

### Brussels Airport Drone Sightings and Hybrid Threats

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 1:24:05–1:28:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/brussels-airport-drone-sightings-and-hybrid-threats.md

Zaventem Airport in Brussels was forced to ground dozens of flights following sightings of professional-grade drones with red blinking lights. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte characterized such incidents as "hybrid threats" intended to destabilize Western infrastructure, often pointing toward Russian involvement. The discussion highlights the increasing use of non-traditional tactics, including the jamming of commercial aviation and attacks on digital infrastructure.

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### Ursula von der Leyen, EU No-Confidence Votes

- **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-09
- **Time:** 1:29:52–1:34:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-no-confidence-votes.md

Ursula von der Leyen survived two no-confidence votes in the European Parliament, securing her position despite challenges from both the far right and the left. While she maintains a centrist coalition, she faces ongoing scrutiny over her dealings with Pfizer and potential trade battles with the United States and China. The segment suggests her "drone wall" initiative is a political maneuver to appease internal critics.

Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [trade war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-war.md)

### Brussels Airport Outage, Collins Aerospace, and OS/2 Warp

- **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-21
- **Time:** 2:11:45–2:15:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/brussels-airport-outage-collins-aerospace-and-os-2-warp.md

A major IT outage at Brussels Airport and other European hubs is attributed to software issues at Collins Aerospace, a defense contractor. The hosts speculate on whether this was a cyberattack or a competitive "hit job." This leads to an anecdote about the 1990s "OS/2 Warp" era and Steve Ballmer's alleged attempts to crash IBM's "crash-proof" operating system.

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### Steve Bannon's Movement, Recruitment of Populist Government Appointees

- **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Time:** 18:14–23:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/steve-bannon-s-movement-recruitment-of-populist-government-appointees.md

Steve Bannon discusses "The Movement," a Brussels-based populist political organization aimed at installing anti-establishment figures globally. Bannon claims credit for placing individuals like Cash Patel, Dan Bongino, and Tulsi Gabbard into key government roles during the Trump administration. He publicly encourages Tucker Carlson to consider a formal role in the United States government to dismantle the existing "apparatus."

Keywords: [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), the movement, [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), cash patel, [dan bongino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-bongino.md)

### Knighting Ceremony, Global Meetup Schedule

- **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-08
- **Time:** 3:17:51–3:25:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/knighting-ceremony-global-meetup-schedule.md

The show concludes with a knighting ceremony for Trevor Lohman and title changes for "Sir Dirty Jersey Whore" and "Dame Nancy of the Confused." A schedule of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, covering locations from Longview, Texas, to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Cannes, France. A report from a recent Brussels meetup noted the presence of "spooky" NATO personnel at the venue.

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### Mark Rutte, Pete Hegseth, NATO Capability Targets

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 35:34–40:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/mark-rutte-pete-hegseth-nato-capability-targets.md

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with defense ministers in Brussels to establish new "capability targets" ahead of the upcoming summit in The Hague. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reiterated the Trump administration's demand for all alliance members to reach a 5% defense spending target to ensure combat-credible forces. Rutte proposed a compromise of 3.5% for hard military spending, such as tanks and formations, as the alliance prepares for potential Russian aggression within the next five years.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), capability targets

### Knighting Ceremony, Tokyo Meetup Report, Upcoming Events

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 3:09:18–3:20:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/knighting-ceremony-tokyo-meetup-report-upcoming-events.md

A formal knighting ceremony was held for several long-time supporters, including Jeffrey Morrill and Eric Clay Thomason, who were welcomed to the No Agenda Roundtable. The show featured a recorded report from a large meetup in Tokyo led by Grand Duke Mark and highlighted upcoming events in Brussels, Louisiana, and Copenhagen. Listeners were encouraged to visit the show's meetup website to find or organize local gatherings of the "No Agenda" community.

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### Meetup Reports, Kansas City and Idaho

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 3:21:30–3:25:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/meetup-reports-kansas-city-and-idaho.md

Producers provided audio reports from recent No Agenda meetups in Kansas City and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The reports featured local "servers" and community members discussing the show and hitting each other "in the mouth" as per tradition. Upcoming meetups are scheduled for Brussels, Indianapolis, and Dallas, continuing the show's global grassroots engagement.

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### International Day Against Homophobia, Conversion Therapy Ban

- **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-18
- **Time:** 58:05–1:03:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/international-day-against-homophobia-conversion-therapy-ban.md

The European Union marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia with calls for a global ban on conversion therapy. Flora Bolter of the Jean Jaurès Foundation discusses the harmful nature of these practices. The hosts compare the concept of conversion therapy to modern gender-affirming practices in schools, questioning the logic of banning a practice that activists claim is ineffective.

Keywords: [conversion therapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conversion-therapy.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), flora bolter, jean jaurès foundation, [biphobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biphobia.md)

### Global No Agenda Meetups and Event Reports

- **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-01
- **Time:** 3:09:20–3:13:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/global-no-agenda-meetups-and-event-reports.md

Reports from recent "No Agenda" meetups in Chicago and the UK highlight the community-driven nature of the show's audience. Upcoming events are announced for Raleigh, Austin, and a "spring splash-up" in Scheveningen, the Netherlands. A "Hot Meat & Freedom Flames" barbecue is also scheduled for Brussels, with organizers urging attendees to keep their audio reports concise.

Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [raleigh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raleigh.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md)

### European Union, Carbon Tax, Fuel Levies

- **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-17
- **Time:** 16:21–18:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/european-union-carbon-tax-fuel-levies.md

The European Union is set to implement a federal carbon tax starting in 2027, targeting gasoline, diesel, and natural gas usage. Current projections suggest CO2 permits could cost between 100 and 200 euros per ton, adding hundreds of euros to annual household expenses. This move marks a shift toward direct federal taxation from Brussels.

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### European War Preparation and SWIFT Sanctions

- **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-30
- **Time:** 1:37:08–1:40:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/european-war-preparation-and-swift-sanctions.md

European Union members have been advised to stockpile 72 hours of food and shortwave radios in preparation for potential catastrophic events or war. Tensions remain high over the possible lifting of SWIFT banking sanctions on Russia, a move controlled by Brussels rather than Washington. Meanwhile, the US administration is promoting the use of dollar-backed stablecoins to maintain global financial dominance.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swift.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

### European Union Proposes 800 Billion Euro Defense Rearmament Plan

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 12:51–16:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/european-union-proposes-800-billion-euro-defense-rearmament-plan.md

European Union commissioners in Brussels unveiled an 800 billion euro roadmap to establish Europe as an independent defense power. The plan includes the 150 billion euro Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund, allowing the EU to take out loans for joint military equipment purchases. The initiative aims to stimulate homegrown industries, with proposals already surfacing to convert a closed Audi factory in Belgium into a weapons manufacturing facility.

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### Pete Hegseth and NATO Defense Spending Talks

- **Episode:** [1738: Swasticars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-13
- **Time:** 1:23:40–1:27:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars/chapter/pete-hegseth-and-nato-defense-spending-talks.md

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with NATO allies in Brussels to discuss a negotiated peace settlement for Ukraine. Hegseth emphasized that returning to pre-2014 borders is an "unrealistic objective" and that Europe must take more responsibility for its own security. NATO Chief Mark Rutte responded by urging member nations to rapidly increase defense spending to meet the threat from Russia.

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### Make Europe Great Again, Brussels Rally, Anti-Globalist Movements

- **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-30
- **Time:** 2:20:03–2:24:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/make-europe-great-again-brussels-rally-anti-globalist-movements.md

Over 50 conservative European politicians gathered in Brussels under the slogan "Make Europe Great Again" (MEGA). The movement seeks to emulate Trump's border and identity policies within the EU. Reports suggest that the Trump administration may prefer dealing with individual member states rather than EU officials, potentially shifting the diplomatic balance in Europe toward leaders like Italy's Giorgia Meloni.

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### European Immigration Policy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

- **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-26
- **Time:** 9:11–11:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/european-immigration-policy-and-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni.md

The discussion shifts to European politics and the growing consensus among EU leaders regarding uncontrolled illegal immigration. A clip features the Prime Minister of Sweden and Italy's Giorgia Meloni discussing the need for controlled external borders. The hosts note a shift in sentiment across Germany and Italy toward stricter border enforcement.

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