politics
March 14, 2026
Fico says EU should replace top diplomat Kallas as bloc loses global clout
The EU should think about replacing its “insignificant” top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said
TL;DR
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called for the EU to replace its top diplomat, Kaja Kallas.
- Fico described Kallas as an "insignificant figure" and stated the EU is not taken seriously on the global stage.
- He pointed to the lack of EU consultation during the Iran-Israel conflict and events in Venezuela as examples of its diminished global influence.
- Fico believes the EU needs new leadership to overcome its "deep crisis" and regain international standing.
- He has previously criticized Kallas and called for staff changes within the EU leadership.
- Discontent regarding Kallas' handling of international issues is reportedly growing within the EU, with reports of a rift between her and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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