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EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service

EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service
Financial Times Thursday 11 June 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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Chief diplomat Kaja Kallas and her EEAS are in capitals’ crosshairs over leadership and co-ordination issues

Chief diplomat Kaja Kallas and her EEAS are in capitals’ crosshairs over leadership and co-ordination issues
EU (ORG) Kaja Kallas (PERSON) EEAS (ORG)
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