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EU's Foreign Policy Arm Seeks New Leader
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Spains EEAS Chief Belén Martínez Carbonell Departs, Sparking Urgent Search for Replacement
Spains Belén Martínez Carbonell, a top EU diplomat, is leaving her post as secretary-general of the European External Action Service after two years. Shes heading to lead the EU delegation in Mexico, leaving a vacancy thats sparking an urgent search for a replacement.
The EEAS, established in 2010, manages over 145 ambassadors and offices worldwide but has faced questions about its impact amid a power struggle with the European Commission. Some diplomats argue the service is disconnected from member states and not delivering value, while others point to its successes like sanctions and new deals.
The search for a new leader has been complicated by internal issues and controversial figures, with a temporary Estonian pick currently in place. Names like Simon Mordue, Patrick Child, and Koen Doens have been floated, but interest is low.
As the search continues, Frances foreign minister is vocally supporting the EEAS, sparking hope it could rally support to steady the ship and keep Europe a global player.
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