European foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the administration of US President Donald Trump does not favor a unified European Union. Kallas warned that the US, alongside China and Russia, may be using a divide-and-conquer strategy to weaken the bloc, and urged member states to maintain unity to remain a strong geopolitical power.
Kallas warns of US administration's stance on European unity
Sunday, 17 May 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, a role she assumed in December 2024. A member of the Estonian Reform Party (Eesti Reformierakond), she previously served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 2021 to 2024.
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- Trump administration "clearly does not like" the European Union, says Commissioner Kaja Kallasexpresso.pt ·
- Trump administration “clearly does not like” the European Unioncnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- US, China and Russia prefer a divided Europe, Kallas warnspolitico.eu ·
- Trump administration “clearly does not like” the EU, says European foreign policy chiefdn.pt ·
- Kallas says Trump administration 'clearly does not like' the European Unionrtp.pt ·
