Spanish Premier ‘angered’ EU’s Kallas
(MENAFN) The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, strongly rejected Spain’s proposal to appoint a special representative to negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine, according to multiple reports. The idea was endorsed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during a Brussels summit on Thursday, with support from Finland and Croatia. Sanchez argued that the EU needed a dedicated negotiator to represent European citizens in talks with Russia and Ukraine.
However, Kallas was reportedly angered by Sanchez’s suggestion, as she believed that she was the right person to handle the negotiations. According to sources, the two had a heated exchange behind closed doors, with Kallas questioning her role and asserting that representing the EU was her responsibility. She argued that appointing another representative would not be effective.
The disagreement came amid broader tensions within the EU. Spain and Italy have also opposed Kallas’ proposal for an additional €40 billion in military aid for Ukraine, calling it too expensive. Sanchez additionally criticized the European Commission’s plan to raise €800 billion to strengthen the EU’s defense, arguing that the challenges faced by the southern EU neighbors differed from those of the eastern flank.
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