EU's diplomatic service reportedly faces crisis amid diminishing influence
The EU's diplomatic service, the EEAS, is reportedly facing a significant crisis, with its influence waning, key staff departing, and the European Commission taking over foreign policy roles, raising questions about its future.
The European Union's diplomatic arm, the European External Action Service (EEAS), established 15 years ago to project EU strength internationally, is reportedly experiencing a significant crisis. Its influence is said to be waning, with key staff departing and the European Commission increasingly assuming foreign policy responsibilities. The situation, described as putting the EEAS "on the brink of survival," suggests internal challenges and a potential power struggle, with figures like Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen mentioned in relation to the service's future. This development raises questions about the effectiveness and role of the EU's primary diplomatic office. Sources: Forbes Ukraine.