Former Estonian Prime Minister @kajakallas is APPROVED to become the next EU High Representative/Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy!
As HR/VP, she will strengthen security and defence policy to deliver a European Defence Union and increase military support… pic.twitter.com/HG6oyxggHJ
— ALDE Party (@ALDEParty) November 20, 2024
Kallas will now become the bloc’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy replacing Josep Borrell.
Last week she was questioned for three hours about her plans for the job and views on international affairs.
In an interview with ERR before the hearing, Kallas said she wants to go on fewer foreign visits and delegate some of her duties to other commissioners or countries’ foreign ministers.
This is the highest position ever achieved by an Estonian in the European Union.
Kallas resigned as prime minister earlier this summer to take up the role.
Kaja Kallas at the hearing on November 12, 2024. Source: European Commission.
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