EU diplomatic service losing power and influence to Commission
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is losing power, personnel, and influence to Ursula von der Leyen's Commission, raising questions whether top diplomat Kaja Kallas can reverse the trend.
According to the Politico Europe podcast Brussels Playbook, the European External Action Service (EEAS) is experiencing a significant decline in power, personnel, and influence, which are being absorbed by the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen. The EEAS is currently fighting for its future, and analysts are questioning whether the bloc's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, can turn the situation around.
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