Interview with Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat about Brexit

The transcript discusses the role of global assemblies in addressing worldwide issues, particularly focusing on refugee matters and the involvement of the United Nations. It highlights skepticism about the effectiveness of discussions translating into action. The conversation then shifts to the EU presidency, emphasizing the impact of Brexit and the triggering of Article 50 on European negotiations and priorities.

What is the primary role of the Assembly as discussed in the video?

• To provide a forum for dialogue and finding common ground

• To manage global economic policies

• To enforce international laws

• To solve all global problems

What positive development is mentioned regarding the United Nations' involvement?

• The UN is reducing its involvement in global affairs

• The UN is addressing refugee issues as a global concern

• The UN is focusing solely on humanitarian aid

• The UN is now involved in regional economic issues

What is a major concern about the summit discussions translating into action?

• The focus on environmental issues

• The absence of economic topics

• The potential for migratory flows to increase

• The lack of participation from key nations

What is expected to dominate the EU presidency's agenda?

• Healthcare reforms

• Trade agreements with Asia

• Britain's triggering of Article 50

• Climate change policies

How is the EU expected to approach negotiations post-Brexit?

• As individual member states

• As a single bloc

• Through bilateral agreements with the UK

• By excluding Eastern European countries