The Politico: The Arrest in Belgium Will Intensify the Conflict Between Kaja Kalas and Ursula von der Leyen
According to sources cited by The Politico, the arrest of former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service Stefano Sannino in Belgium will further intensify the conflict between EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kalas and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
An official supporting the European Commission President said, "Those opposing von der Leyen will resort to any means to attack her," a similar situation has occurred before.
The report's sources believe it is unfair to attribute the actions of all EU institutions, including the European External Action Service, to von der Leyen.
Previous reports stated that Belgium arrested Federica Mogherini, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Stefano Sannino, former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, on suspicion of fraud.
The searches at the headquarters of the European External Action Service in Brussels, the College of Europe in Bruges, and private residences in Belgium are part of an investigation into possible misuse of EU funds.
The EU Daily previously pointed out that the relationship between Kalas and von der Leyen has been tense.
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