Struggling to make its voice heard: Can the EU forge a true foreign policy?
Summary
The European Union (EU) has difficulty speaking with one clear voice on foreign policy because of internal rivalries and different centers of power. There is ongoing debate about who should represent the EU in talks with other countries like Russia, and plans are underway to reform the EU’s diplomatic service to improve coordination.Key Facts
- The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs is Kaja Kallas.
- The role of EU High Representative was created to have one figure representing the EU in foreign policy.
- Rivalries among EU institutions have weakened the EU’s ability to act united on the world stage.
- Recently, there was disagreement within the EU about who should lead talks with Russia.
- Germany and France are proposing changes to the EU’s diplomatic service.
- This discussion was highlighted in a program featuring European politicians Hannah Neumann and Urmas Paet.
- The debate shows the EU’s ongoing struggle to create a single, strong foreign policy voice.
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