Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero sang a modified birthday song calling U.S. President Donald Trump "Mr Genocide" on Wednesday [1].

The incident highlights the deepening ideological divide within the European Union regarding the U.S. administration's role in the Middle East crisis. It also raises questions about the boundaries of diplomatic conduct during official plenary sessions in Brussels.

Montero, representing Unidas Podemos, performed the song during a debate focused on EU foreign policy [1]. She sang the lyrics, "Happy birthday to Trump, happy birthday Mr Genocide," as a means of criticizing the U.S. President [1].

Montero used the performance to question the European Union's response to the ongoing Middle East crisis. She labeled the U.S. President as responsible for genocide [1].

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded to the disruption. "We must keep our debate respectful and focus on policy, not personal attacks," Kallas said [1].

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, also addressed the conduct of the Spanish lawmaker. Metsola said the Parliament will consider appropriate measures regarding the conduct of its members [1].

The performance occurred during a plenary session where members were tasked with discussing the strategic direction of the bloc's international relations [1].

“"Happy birthday to Trump, happy birthday Mr Genocide"”

This confrontation reflects the friction between the EU's institutional desire for diplomatic stability and the growing influence of populist, far-left factions within the Parliament. By using a celebratory song to deliver a severe accusation of genocide, Montero shifted the focus from policy deliberation to symbolic protest, potentially complicating the EU's official diplomatic channels with the U.S. administration.