# Germany and France float plan to place Kallas under von der Leyen’s supervision

https://mins.news/en/item/38912

- euronews, 2026-08-31 15:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/31/germany-and-france-float-plan-to-bring-kallas-under-von-der-leyens-supervision

> A German-French plan would give Kaja Kallas a more hands-on role and broader responsibilities within the European Commission. Ursula von der Leyen would nevertheless retain the final say on foreign policy.

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