A power struggle intensifies as Berlin proposes a major overhaul of the European External Action Service.

Berlin is advocating for a significant reform of the European External Action Service (EEAS), currently led by Kaja Kallas. This proposal, discussed among EU foreign ministers in the Wicklow Mountains, aims to shift most EEAS positions to the European Commission, enhancing coordination of the EU’s foreign trade and policies.

This initiative is seen as a strategic move in the ongoing power struggle between Kallas and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over control of EU foreign policy. While Kallas may lose her direct oversight, the reform could ultimately benefit von der Leyen, consolidating her influence in shaping the Union’s external relations.