EU diplomacy chief Kallas forced to cancel high-level defense group launch

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas canceled the launch of a new high-level group of former political and military leaders on Sunday due to pressure from EU member states, according to Politico. This marks a setback for Kallas, whose mandate has faced dissatisfaction. The cancellation signals internal EU friction over defense initiatives and may weaken Kallas's influence in shaping EU defense policy.