The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has reportedly made a joke about starting to drink due to the current state of the world, according to Politico. The comment was made during an informal discussion with leaders of political groups in the European Parliament, with Kallas suggesting that the global situation could justify starting to drink, despite not being a drinker herself.
This remark comes as Kallas faces calls to step down over her handling of the EU’s foreign policy, with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico recently stating that she should be replaced. Fico argued that the EU is in an unprecedented crisis and that its leadership is incapable of solving problems, instead focusing on “hating Russia.”
The EU is currently facing numerous challenges, including heightened tensions with the US, Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, as well as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Additionally, there have been mounting criticisms of Brussels from within the EU, with some leaders questioning the effectiveness of the current leadership.
In a separate incident, a video recently went viral appearing to show French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with objects speculated to be drug paraphernalia during a train journey to Kiev. Macron’s office has denied the claims, stating that the object in question was a tissue and calling the story “disinformation” spread by “France’s enemies.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the footage, stating that it “opened the veil of the stinking Sabbath” of Western politics, and recalling a Western ambassador telling her in 2022 that it was “normal” to take drugs in the EU. The incident has highlighted the complexities and challenges faced by the EU in its relations with other countries, and the need for effective leadership to address these issues.
As the EU continues to navigate these challenges, Kallas’ comment about drinking has been seen as a reflection of the frustration and concern felt by many leaders about the current state of the world. The EU’s ability to respond to these challenges will depend on its leadership and its ability to work together to find solutions, making Kallas’ position and the future of the EU’s foreign policy a key area of focus in the coming months.
