Kaja KallasHead of European Diplomacy

6 min

Available until 18/07/2025

Kaja Kallas, 47, is the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Estonia. She is known in Europe as the “Iron Lady” for her firm support for Ukraine and her tough stance on Russia. She has been appointed head of European diplomacy, succeeding Josep Borrell as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Who is she really, and how did she get to this coveted position? Here is her story.

Editing

Hélène Giummelly

Graphics

Anne Mangin

Journalist

Nemo Lecoq-Jammes

Country

  • France

  • Germany

Year

2024

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