‘She eats Russians for breakfast’: Who is Kaja Kallas, the EU’s next foreign policy chief?The hawkish Estonian prime minister is leaving a political crisis at home to take the top diplomatic post in Brussels
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been nominated by the leaders of EU member states to become the next high representative for security and foreign policy.
The politician – selected to speak for Brussels internationally and balance conflicting interests in the EU – has a reputation as an uncompromising hawk on Russia.
Before beginning a five-year term, Kallas will need approval from the European Parliament, whose members are expected to vote on her appointment in July, a step widely seen as a formality.