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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Resigns to Succeed Josep Borrell as EU Foreign Policy Chief

Jul 15, 2024, 08:40 AM

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned on July 15, 2024, to take up the role of the European Union's High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, succeeding Josep Borrell. Kallas, known for her strong stance on Russia, will continue to serve in her duties until a new Cabinet is formed. Her resignation was reported by ERR News and confirmed by various sources. The Estonian government has also resigned in conjunction with her departure. Informal negotiations are underway to form the next government coalition. Critics fear her unyielding nature makes her the wrong fit for the EU role. Kallas faced a 'crisis of unprecedented proportions' during her tenure as prime minister.