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Kaja Kallas forced to defend herself, and the External Action Service, from criticism from the capitals

Público13 September 2026 at 06:38

The High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy of the EU, Kaja Kallas, faces a weakened and politically isolated position in Brussels. The political return did not go as expected for the European official, who finds herself forced to defend herself against criticism.

European capitals have directed criticism at both Kaja Kallas and the External Action Service under her leadership. This pressure from member states exacerbates the High Representative's political situation in the European landscape.

The political isolation in which Kaja Kallas finds herself represents a significant challenge for the exercise of her duties at the helm of European foreign policy.

Why this matters

This situation directly affects EU citizens, as the High Representative's political fragility may compromise the response capacity and coherence of European foreign policy at critical moments. Kallas's isolation in Brussels raises questions about the EU's diplomatic coordination and its ability to speak with one voice on the international stage.

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