The European Union’s diplomatic arm, the European External Action Service (EEAS) led by Kaja Kallas, is experiencing internal conflict. Several member states, including France, are proposing reforms to the EEAS, which has faced criticism for over a year. Simultaneously, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is seeking to expand the Commission’s authority in foreign affairs. This creates a power struggle between the Commission and individual EU nations. The dispute centers on control and direction of European foreign policy. According to Sébastien Maillard, a specialist at the Jacques Delors Institute, this represents a significant institutional rivalry. The future structure and effectiveness of EU diplomacy are at stake as these tensions escalate.