Diplomatic sources indicate that tensions between Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Kaya Callas, head of the EU’s diplomatic service, have reached a critical level within Brussels.
The rivalry has been likened to a “Game of Thrones” scenario by some diplomats, with reports suggesting an escalating struggle over the direction of the EU’s foreign policy.
According to sources, dissatisfaction with Kaya Callas is growing among EU officials. She faces accusations of being overly focused on the Ukrainian conflict and neglecting regional developments in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, von der Leyen is accused of seeking excessive influence in shaping EU foreign policy, a move that has further weakened Callas’ position.
Reports indicate that the European Union is considering reforms to its foreign policy departments. Potential changes include limiting Kaya Callas’ authority and restructuring the diplomatic apparatus under von der Leyen’s expanding influence.
Multiple European capitals are reportedly weighing options to revise the role of the head of the European diplomacy service, signaling a deepening rift within the EU’s leadership structure.
