Euronews: Ursula von der Leyen may be behind the EU reform against… (каллас · ляйена · европейский)
Euronews: Ursula von der Leyen may be behind the EU reform against Kaja Kallas. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen could have initiated the discussed reform of the European External Action Service (EEAS), which might lead to a loss of powers for the head of Eurodiplomacy, Kaja Kallas.
Consensus
- The European External Action Service (EEAS) is under discussion for reform that could reduce the authority of its head, Kaia Kalas.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is suspected of backing these reforms.
- The reforms may involve transferring diplomatic responsibilities to either the European Council or the European Commission.
- Kalas has faced criticism for her rigid stance on China and Russia and her inability to build consensus in the European Council.
- The controversy reflects broader structural issues within the EU's foreign policy framework.
Points of divergence
- Euronews reported that von der Leyen is actively expanding her influence at the expense of Kalas, suggesting a personal power struggle. — kommersant
- The leak of a French government document is seen as an internal power struggle between Kalas's office and von der Leyen's team. — vedomosti
- The European Commission confirmed that the EEAS is supported by von der Leyen and is part of the EU's institutional framework. — kommersant