Globalist Bureaucrats Rush to Defend E.U. Foreign Service
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas defends the bloc's diplomatic service against calls from France and Germany for major reforms or abolition amid criticism of its effectiveness.
Kaja Kallas, who leads the European External Action Service (EEAS), has rallied fellow Brussels bureaucrats against mounting criticism of the diplomatic branch she oversees, according to Breitbart News. The EEAS was established in 2011 to serve as the EU’s diplomatic arm, but its effectiveness has faced repeated scrutiny, particularly in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Middle Eastern conflicts, and other international developments.
Multiple European media outlets reported Thursday that internal proposals from EU member states are demanding a radical restructuring of the diplomatic service or its complete dismantlement. Both Reuters and The Financial Times disclosed increased pressure from within the bloc for fundamental changes to the troubled institution.
An internal French document obtained by multiple outlets reveals deep concerns among EU officials that the European Union has been excessively slow and fragmented in handling diplomatic matters. The document points to institutional dysfunction between the Kallas-led EEAS and the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen.
Responding to the criticism, Kallas defended her leadership of the EEAS in an internal staff email Thursday that was reviewed by European news organizations. She acknowledged that the relationship between the EEAS, the Commission, and member states has been debated since the service’s inception, but insisted that institutional roles remain clearly defined by EU treaties.
The internal French document reportedly outlines three potential reform scenarios. The first would transfer all EU foreign policy control to the European Commission, diminishing Kallas’s authority over the EEAS international diplomatic network while consolidating power under von der Leyen. A second option would shift diplomatic functions to the EU council, giving member states greater operational control over foreign affairs.
The third proposal would actually strengthen Kallas’s position by designating her as first executive vice president, granting expanded oversight of critical EU foreign policy domains including trade.
An unnamed EU official told European media that while institutional relationships will continue to be debated, major reforms would require treaty changes not currently under serious consideration. A German Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized the need for a strong EU and effective foreign policy in a crisis-filled world.
The EEAS is preparing to present its own reform options, with ministerial discussions scheduled for September during the next informal Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Ireland, as Breitbart News reports.
With information from Breitbart News
