Kaja Kallas (Estonian: [ˈkɑjɑ ˈkɑlːɑs]; born 18 June 1977) [1] is an Estonian politician and diplomat. She was the first female prime minister of Estonia, a role she held from 2021 until 2024, when she resigned in advance of her appointment as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. [2] .

Jul 15, 2024 · Estonia’s ruling center-right Reform Party on Saturday tapped Climate Minister Kristen Michal as a prime minister candidate to replace the Baltic country’s outgoing leader Kaja Kallas who is set to become the European Union’s new foreign policy chief.

Kaja Kallas (born 18 June 1977) is an Estonian politician and lawyer. Kallas is the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission since 1 December 2024.

Dec 5, 2024 · Former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has now been confirmed as the new High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy (HRVP) following the November 12 hearing.

Kaja Kallas was born on 18 June 1977 in Tallinn. She is married and a mother of two sons and a daughter. Kallas joined the Estonian Reform Party in 2011 and has led the party since 14 April 2018. 2019–2021 member of the 14th Riigikogu and the Chairman of the Faction.

Feb 13, 2024 · Russian authorities on Tuesday launched unprecedented criminal proceedings against Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, charges the leader of the Baltic state alleged were politically motivated.

Dec 1, 2024 · Kaja Kallas is the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. Her task is to lead a more strategic and assertive foreign and security policy that better enables the EU to pursue its strategic interests and shape the global system.

On 27 June 2024, European Union leaders selected Kaja Kallas, Estonia’s Prime Minister, to succeed Josep Borrell as the EU’s foreign policy chief. The politician has long been one of Europe’s most outspoken Russia critics and fiercest defenders of Ukraine.

Dec 2, 2024 · The current High Representative is Kaja Kallas, who was appointed for a 5-year period from December 2024. The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The High Representative is also one of the vice-presidents of the European Commission and ensures the consistency of the Union’s external action.

Feb 1, 2025 · Kaja Kallas, who served as prime minister of Estonia until July 2024, said "every euro spent on school, healthcare and welfare [was] vulnerable" if the bloc didn't maintain strong defences. US ...