EU foreign policy chief scraps proposed European defense group

European Union

First seen: Sep 7, 2026, 5:01 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 7, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has reportedly scrapped plans for a new high-level European defense group, in a setback to her leadership.

SO WHAT?

The decision could hinder efforts to coordinate European defense policy, although the supplied report does not establish a broader operational impact.

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