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Germany and France propose EU foreign policy reorganization
Germany and France have proposed a joint plan to reorganize European Union foreign policy, aiming to address institutional fragmentation. The proposal seeks to place High Representative Kaja Kallas under the direct supervision of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen while expanding Kallas's practical responsibilities in coordinating key areas such as development aid, humanitarian aid, and trade.
As part of the reform, the European External Action Service (EEAS) would see a reduction in size, with some functions and staff potentially transferred to the European Commission to alleviate budgetary pressures. The initiative aims to resolve the current division of power where major policy levers like energy, climate, and migration remain under the Commission's control, often leaving the EEAS without material influence.
The plan is set for discussion during an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland. While the initiative seeks to create a more unified voice, some diplomats suggest that major institutional changes may not be realistic before the end of von der Leyen's mandate in 2029. Additionally, a separate group of eleven member states has supported efforts to increase decision-making efficiency, including the potential use of qualified majority voting for foreign policy matters.
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European Commission · European External Action Service · European Union · Germany · Kaja Kallas · Ursula von der Leyen
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- [● 11 SOURCES] Germany and France have drafted a joint plan to reorganize European Union foreign policy. gazetaimpakt.com · www.qendra.info · faxweb.al · radiomoldova.md · gazeta.mk · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The proposal includes a reduction in the size of the European External Action Service (EEAS). radiomoldova.md · www.presshub.ro
- [● 9 SOURCES] Kallas would gain more practical responsibility in coordinating foreign policy areas currently managed by various Commission structures. www.qendra.info · radiomoldova.md · gazetaimpakt.com · www.aktual24.ro · de.euronews.com · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The plan is scheduled for discussion during an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland. gazetaimpakt.com · www.qendra.info · faxweb.al · radiomoldova.md · gazeta.mk · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] A European diplomat stated that a major institutional change is not realistic before the end of von der Leyen's second mandate in 2029. radiomoldova.md · www.presshub.ro
- [● 11 SOURCES] The plan would place High Representative Kaja Kallas under the direct supervision of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. gazetaimpakt.com · www.qendra.info · faxweb.al · radiomoldova.md · gazeta.mk · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] Eleven EU member states, including France and Germany, signed a letter proposing more efficient decision-making for foreign policy. telegrafi.com