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Kaja Kallas under fire from EU capitals when she needs them most

The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas is on a collision course with European capitals at a time when her institutional role is being increasingly challenged.

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EU diplomatic service scraps new high-level defence group amid pressure from member states

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has scrapped a new defence advisory group days after unveiling it, following pushback from member states.

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Germany and France float plan to bring Kallas under von der Leyen's supervision

Under the German-Franco plan, Kaja Kallas would have a more hands-on role inside the European Commission, with broader responsibilities. But Ursula von der Leyen would retain the final say on foreign policy.

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EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong defence focus

The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure.

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How Israel became a test case for the EU's institutional battle over foreign policy

Diverging views on the EU's relations with Israel are exposing a growing rivalry between the European Commission and top diplomat Kaja Kallas over who sets the bloc's foreign policy, undermining its overall coherence.

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Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said will conduct a ‘full, independent safety investigation’ into the crash.

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The passion and resurrection of Kaja Kallas

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo reports on the week from hell for the EU’s top diplomat and her plan to salvage the European diplomatic service, plus Pope Leo’s apostolic journey in Spain and the Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg.

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Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy

The growing criticism of Kaja Kallas as High Representative has laid bare structural shortcomings and tensions in the European Union's foreign policy.

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Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force

In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner.

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Kallas defends EU foreign service before staff as debate over its future intensifies

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has backed her own diplomatic service as European capitals, led by Paris, eye a possible EEAS overhaul, ranging from stripping the High Representative's powers to expanding them.

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EU's Kallas visits Baku to advance 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan

The EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas met Azerbaijan’s leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called “our strategic interest” in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and to contribute to the regional peace process.

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France emerges as key holdout in EU talks on blacklisting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions.

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Allegations in College of Europe probe risk damaging EU reputation, watchdog says

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Federica Mogherini resigns from College of Europe amid corruption inquiry

Former EU foreign policy chief to also stand down as head of diplomatic academy at centre of investigation

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Federica Mogherini resigns as College of Europe rector amid fraud accusations

In a letter addressed to her students and alumni, the former EU foreign policy chief announced her resignation as rector of the College of Europe, the university specialised in European affairs.

Radio France Internationale

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini detained in corruption case

Belgian police arrested three people, including former foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, and raided EU offices in a corruption probe that names her as a suspect.

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Trust in EU ‘needs to be defended’ amid Mogherini fraud probe, Commission VP tells Euronews

European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that she was "absolutely shocked" at news that the EU’s former foreign policy chief had been formally accused in an ongoing fraud investigation involving the EU’s External Action Service (EEAS).

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Mogherini and Sannino freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe

The three suspects in the corruption probe, including former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and high-ranking Commission official Stefano Sannino, have been notified of the accusations against them. All have been released from custody because they are not considered flight risks.

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Police detain former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini in anti-fraud probe

The EU's former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has been detained by Belgian police as part of an anti-fraud investigation. Stefano Sannino, a top EU civil servant, was also taken into questioning on Tuesday.

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EU and US impose new sanctions on Russia to force ceasefire in Ukraine

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Russian energy majors for the first time, citing Moscow's "lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war". In parallel, the EU also adopted fresh sanctions.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Energy war continues with strikes on Russian oil and gas plants

Russian attacks hit coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk region and Chernihiv power grid; Trump flips back to accommodating Putin. What we know on day 1,335

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EU considers new plan to restrict movements of Russian diplomats

If approved, the system would oblige Russian diplomats to notify in advance their intention to travel to or transit through another member state.

The Conversation

Perfect storm of tech bros, foreign interference and disinformation is an urgent threat to press freedom

Media freedom has long been essential to healthy democracy. It is the oxygen that fuels informed debate, exposes corruption and holds power to account. But around the world, that freedom is under sustained attack.

Radio France Internationale

EU recalls envoy to junta-run Niger, spokesperson says

The European Union said on Saturday it had recalled its envoy from Niger because the ruling junta had questioned the way the bloc delivered aid to the West African country.

The Guardian - UK

EU fears for its human rights credibility as Tunisia crushes dissent, leak shows

Document detailing ‘deterioration’ under Kais Saied will fuel concerns about bloc’s migration deal with his country

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