What does the cryptic crossword clue "EU makes speeches about the end of irregular vegetables (8,7)" mean?

The definition is "vegetables". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BRUSSELS (synonym="‘EU’") + SPROUTS (synonym="SPROUTS") = BRUSSELSSPROUTS; definition: "vegetables" The answer is BRUSSELSSPROUTS.

EU makes speeches about the end of irregular vegetables (8,7)

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