【Key Focus: Senior EU Diplomat Kallas Had a Severe Argument with von der Leyen】
On November 8, 2025, Brussels time, the European edition of Politico reported in a press release:
Citing information from three EU officials, the head of the EU's foreign policy department, Kaja Kallas, had a serious argument with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, over Martin Selmayr, the chief of staff to the former President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. Kallas attempted to strengthen her power by proposing that Martin Selmayr be appointed as her closest advisor, a proposal that was rejected by von der Leyen. For von der Leyen, Selmayr is a dangerous figure due to his political machinations and his history of frequently changing allies. Selmayr is likely to remain in Rome (currently serving as the EU Ambassador to the Vatican) for the foreseeable future.
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