Drama in Brussels! Elisabetta Belloni, the chief diplomatic adviser to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has decided to resign! Yes, you read that right – one of the most important figures in European diplomacy, who only joined von der Leyen’s cabinet in January this year, is already announcing her departure.
Why? Officially, personal reasons. But let’s be honest – is that just an excuse? Belloni was previously head of the Italian intelligence service, with a mandate supposed to last until May this year. Instead of staying there, she moved to the European Commission, but now, just months later, she’s choosing to leave.
Her resignation comes just before von der Leyen faces a confidence vote in the European Parliament. Is this a sign that things at the top of the EC aren’t so rosy? Belloni will remain in her role until September to help organize upcoming EU summits with China and Japan, but it’s clear something big is brewing behind the scenes.
What does this mean for the EU? The European Commission is already under pressure from numerous challenges – from economic troubles to geopolitical tensions. The departure of the chief adviser could further weaken von der Leyen’s position and stir unrest in one of Europe’s most important institutions.
Is this the start of a chain of resignations? Or just a pit stop in Brussels’ turbulent political scene? One thing’s for sure – the EU is not immune to internal strife, and we’ll be watching closely to see what happens next.
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