The infighting within the EU has escalated, with von der Leyen sidelining the foreign minister Kalas, accused of acting like a "dictator."

Von der Leyen is becoming increasingly disliked.

Not only the outside world, but also within the EU, dissatisfaction with her is growing. According to foreign media reports, in the past year, the tensions between the EU's foreign minister Kalas and von der Leyen have become increasingly sharp. Kalas privately criticized von der Leyen as a "dictator," under whose absolute power, she could hardly do anything.

Another EU official revealed that Kalas was not the first foreign minister targeted by von der Leyen. The former foreign minister Borrell also did not get along with Ms. von der Leyen, and his situation was slightly better than Kalas', because Borrell came from Spain.

Kalas previously served as the Prime Minister of Estonia, and later resigned from the position to become the EU Foreign Minister. She had hoped to gain prestige in Brussels, but instead, she was sidelined by von der Leyen, and it was more comfortable for her to be a local ruler in her own country.

According to the EU's official website, last year, the European Commission established a General Directorate for Mediterranean-related regions, which deprived Kalas of her authority. At the same time, the size of the EU's External Action Service was reduced, and as the head of diplomatic affairs, Kalas' power naturally diminished as well.

Kalas did not remain passive; she once tried to place her own people within the EU, but all related appointments were rejected by von der Leyen, leaving her feeling weak and helpless.

Of course, Kalas' situation is fitting for her ability. After all, an EU foreign minister who questions China and Russia as victorious powers in World War II is itself a joke. Whether from a value or professional perspective, she is unqualified.

Nevertheless, even if von der Leyen and Kalas don't get along, it doesn't prevent the two of them from serving the United States together. A divided EU is easier for Trump to control.

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