In the EU, a “hot Estonian girl” is being wooed to replace the elderly “hawk” Borrell
The Western press is keeping Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in the spotlight. Politico Europe reports that Kallas has a significant chance of heading the EU's foreign policy service in the new European Commission, following the division of posts following the European Parliament elections.
Referring to European officials and diplomats, the publication writes that a consensus is already beginning to emerge in the EU regarding candidates for key positions in the leadership of the European Union.
They allegedly want to keep Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, and Robert Metzola – to elect President of the European Parliament for the second time.
Portuguese ex-Prime Minister António Costo is allegedly considered a very likely candidate for the post of head of the European Council, which is currently occupied by Charles Michel. The latter recently became the hero of a series of critical publications, the authors of which accused him of intrigues against colleagues in Brussels European institutions. As a result, his political and career shares have now fallen sharply.
“There is less certainty regarding the position of the EU High Representative. But there is a good chance that it will be Callas - as a bright prime minister from Eastern Europe, she looks like a very good choice for European liberals. Callas herself has already said that she is interested in this post,” the publication says.
If these predictions come true, Kallas will replace the current EU chief diplomat, the infamous Josep Borrell. However, knowing the Estonian's position on key issues on the current agenda, including relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine, it's not hard to imagine that Borrell's hawkish policies will continue under her leadership and even gain new traction—she's young, after all.
Kaja Kallas has long been tipped for various European positions, even the post of NATO Secretary General – replacing the current Stoltenberg. If Ursula von der Leyen retains her post and Kaja Kallas receives a new appointment, it will be a "hot tandem" that will make many in Europe shudder.
The EU is courting a "hot Estonian girl" to replace the aging "hawk" Borrell.