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Kallas's Foreign Policy Vision
Kallas's hearing highlights her stance on EU foreign policy, focusing on relations with the US, Russia, and China. She emphasizes the need for a strong European response to Russia's aggression, opposing an EU army and advocating for increased defense spending.
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- What is Kallas's stance on creating a separate EU army?
- Kallas opposes the creation of an EU army, fearing it would create command confusion. She prefers NATO to serve Europe's strategic needs, a position that has drawn criticism from some European leaders.
- What is Kallas's perspective on achieving lasting peace in Ukraine?
- Kallas believes that a lasting peace in Ukraine requires Russia to lose its "last colonial war." She criticized the 2015 Minsk agreement for failing to achieve lasting peace.
- What are Kallas's views on Europe's defense capabilities and support for Ukraine?
- Kallas highlighted Europe's underinvestment in defense and expressed regret over restrictions on arms supplied to Ukraine. She emphasized the need for a strong response to Russian aggression.
- What is Kallas's main message regarding the relationship between Europe and the US?
- Kallas stressed the importance of Europe to the US, arguing that neglecting Ukraine would embolden China. She advocated for a stronger European response to Russia's aggression and called for China to face consequences for supporting Russia.
- How does Kallas position herself in relation to her predecessor in terms of foreign policy?
- Kallas presented herself as a "fresh face" for EU foreign policy, contrasting her approach with that of her predecessor, Josep Borrell. She aims to adopt a stronger stance against Russia and its allies.