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EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service

Chief diplomat Kaja Kallas and her EEAS are in capitals’ crosshairs over leadership and co-ordination issues

EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service

TL;DR

  • EU member states are discussing the future of the bloc's diplomatic service.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the leadership and coordination within the EEAS.
  • Chief diplomat Kaja Kallas and the EEAS are central to these discussions.
  • Some countries are reportedly considering radical changes, even 'tearing apart' the service.