Brussels: The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, has affirmed that the European Union (EU) is committed to its transatlantic relationship with the United States. However, she emphasized that this commitment should not hinder the EU from establishing new global partnerships.
According to Emirates News Agency, Kallas spoke at the German Marshall Fund's Brussels Forum 2025, where she highlighted the importance of the EU seizing emerging opportunities to diversify its global alliances. While affirming the value the EU places on its relationship with Washington, Kallas insisted on the need for Europe to broaden its global reach.
"We still value the relationship with what we have with the Americans. But it doesn't mean that we can't build other relationships," Kallas noted during her speech. Her comments underline a strategic approach for the EU to enhance its geopolitical influence by capitalizing on its reputation as a reliable and predictable partner worldwide.
Kallas dismissed any notion of a rift between Europe and the US, characterizing the evolution of their relationship as a sign of maturity. "We are with the Americans not growing apart, but growing up in our relationship," she stated, suggesting that the EU is expanding its network of alliances without compromising its bond with the US.
"We have other friends. We have additional friends," Kallas concluded, reinforcing the EU's intent to pursue a balanced foreign policy that encompasses both old and new alliances on the global stage.