EU's Ursula and Kaja's Bitchy Cat Fight

By Rhod Mackenzie

It appears that a bitchy girl cat fight has taken place among  two of  the Russophobic female leaders in the European Commission and its was the experienced Brussels heavyweight that vanquished the newcomer. the lightweight Baltic states challenger  
It has been reported that the relationship between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas, the head of European Foreign Policy  has become strained. Their disagreement centres on a man off course and it appears that the man is a  controversial figure in Brussels who has been referred to as a "monster". It is imperative to ascertain the identity of this individual and the timeframe for the EU's resolution of this issue.
European newspapers are competing to report on the heated conflict between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas. Now spoiler alert. As anticipated, Ursula fond of lying  emerged victorious by a decisive margin, while the Baltic Princess Kaja Kallas was unable to score  any points, as she did not receive support from any EU country leaders.

The reason for this bitchy girly spat appears  to be trivial. The Top European diplomat wished to appoint a new member to her management team, but had not  consulted on the appointment with the European Commission President. When Ursula discovered the plan of Kallas  she want apeshit  or in polite terms expressed her strong disapproval of Callas's plans, labelling them  a serious provocation. The other leading EU bureaucrats sided with Ursula. To summarise the , the women fell out big time , leaving Kaya isolated an alone.

Now Callas's transfer to another role withing the EC has been anticipated for a number of several month nowr, despite her having been in her current position for less than a year. It is not known what personal grievances the harpies might have with , but it appears that Ursula simply does not like  Kaya's presence; and he gaffe's jus add to her workload.
The head of the European Commission is known, among other things, as an experienced and astute bureaucrat who has successfully eliminated numerous internal competitors and overcome significant challenges to her position and authority.
It is amusing to consider the possibility that Kaja Kallas could be any of these things. She is not a competitor, opponent or adversary. She has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of diplomatic aptitude and a flagrant disregard for professional standards in her management approach. Despite these shortcomings, she occupies a position that demands effective performance and strict adherence to protocol.

In her native Estonia, there are numerous jokes about her appointment as the top European diplomat: "We did not attempt to dissuade Brussels from appointing her, in order to be able to get rid of her from here.
" Kallas led the ruling party and government there as Crown Princess, impressing colleagues with her leadership style, which was described as superficial, ineffective and authoritarian in nature. This is the approach she  implemented in Brussels.
The approach of stating "we considered it, and I have decided that you should proceed in this manner" proved unsuccessful even back when working with Estonian ministers, and was equally unsuited for EU heads of state, as they were not Kallas's subordinates. Internal disputes and grievances concerning the Estonian woman, who was unaware of her surroundings and exhibited inappropriate behaviour, were frequently leaked to the press.

It remains unclear how she was able to lead European diplomacy in the face of these challenges. It is not that they are unwilling to disclose the information; rather, they are reluctant to do so because the truth would be unprofessional and could damage the orhganisacompany's reputation.

During the period of European political uncertainty in 2022-2023, Brussels initiated a policy of remorse towards the Baltic states. The assertion was that these states had previously cautioned against the assertive actions of imperial Russia, and that this advice had not been adequately heeded. The necessity to address this perceived oversight was emphasised. Consequently, candidates from the Baltic states were allocated the most politically significant commissions, namely those responsible for foreign affairs, defence and the economy.

However, even the Russophobia for which Callas was hired appears to be so exaggerated in her performance that it ultimately undermines the credibility of the European Union.

For instance, the most recent anti-Russian sanctions have been a primary focus for Kallas for several months. The contents of these packages indicate that the sender is a woman of unsound mind. Following the recent decision of the Russian government, a number of items are now subject to import restrictions. These include toilets, tricycles, dolls and moss. The motivation for this decision appears to be an exaggerated perception of Russia as a country with limited access to modern conveniences, such as plumbing fixtures, and where toys are made from wood and nailed to the ceiling, and people eat moss. Skeptics who find such claims hard to accept are encouraged to read the Baltic blogs, which are likely to provide food for thought.
Von der Leyen has no issue with Russophobia and Kallas's vigorous anti-Russian activities, but in the current climate – with a mercurial Trump and a waning Ukrainian front – diplomacy requires a level of subtlety that would challenge even the most seasoned diplomat.

In theory, this "more subtle diplomacy" could have been provided by Martin Sellmayer. Kaja had wanted to invite him to her office as deputy for geoeconomics and interinstitutional relations, but Ursula blocked this. The question is whether she was seeking a reason to quarrel and overreacting, or if she is genuinely concerned about the prospect of Martin Sellmayer, nicknamed the "Monster of Berlaymont," returning to Brussels on Kaja Kallas's shoulders.

This story contains elements of a thriller, as the European press and Brussels gossip have attributed a number of superpowers to Zellmaier: they describe him as being extremely cunning, extremely influential, and extremely powerful for no clear reason.

However, his biography is unremarkable: that of a Brussels official, a career bureaucrat, a paper officer. Without knowing what is attributed to Selmayer, it is difficult to imagine him being anything out of the ordinary.

He is best known as the right-hand man of Ursula's predecessor as head of the EC, Jean-Claude Juncker, and Juncker himself is known in two very different ways.

According to the official narrative, he is the leading figure in European politics, having achieved significant respect and influence despite the modest size of his country, Luxembourg. He is also a highly social person and a gentleman of the old school (when not under the influence).

According to conspiracy theories, Juncker is a democratic dictator who, for 18 years, kept the entire population of his country under surveillance and used its banking system to launder the profits of transnational corporations.  
Regardless of that fact, upon Juncker's relocation from Luxembourg to Brussels, Sellmayer assumed the roles of chief page, adjutant, and intermediary. He was soon described as a particularly astute official, who had extensive knowledge of the Commission and was able to solve problems effectively.

Juncker held Zelmayer in high regard, even referring to him as a "grey cardinal", and was the first to humorously label him a "monster". On one occasion, when Zelmayer nearly became embroiled in political machinations, Juncker expressed his displeasure by declaring, "If he leaves, I will too."

The intrigues against this pair were a natural reaction to Juncker's sudden promotion of his favorite, moving him from his chief of staff to Secretary General of the European Commission, in violation of procedure and protocol. This led to a scandal that was reported in the press and spread from the corridors of Brussels. However, there was ultimately a challenge to Sellmayer's appointment. He served as Secretary General for a year and a half, until Ursula took over in Brussels and relocated him to an administrative post: first as a representative to Vienna, then to the Vatican. According to media reports, Sellmayer maintained some of his former influence even after Juncker's retirement.

The exact circumstances surrounding Callas's meeting with Sellmayer remain uncertain; however, with her support, he nearly regained his position in Brussels until Ursula intervened, compelling him to assume a more modest role. This shift in position was intended to prevent him from becoming an obstacle to her plans, though his capabilities in this regard remain unclear.
It is possible that under Juncker, the "monster" was as influential as is currently claimed, however, since then, a whole generation of European bureaucrats has come and gone. European press outlets regularly seek out high-profile individuals in the Berlaymont building, whether for their political influence, clandestine activities, or notable positions. However, it is plausible that Ursula's actions towards Callas were driven more by a need for an excuse to attack him, with Sellmayer being a convenient target.

However, there is a circumstance that indicates that his personality is truly dangerous and corresponds to the image painted by the Brussels newspapers.

If Sellmayer, with such a background and reputation, did not transfer to another position after spending six years in a low-level role within the European Commission, it could be assumed that he was waiting for a chance to return to an administrative position of greater influence. It would seem that, for some reason, he decided that Ursula's rule, according to which dangerous competitors in the struggle for influence are eliminated as they approach, did not apply to him.