https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kallas-scraps-new-high-level-european-defense-group-in-fresh-blow-to-her-leadershipContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kallas-scraps-new-high-level-european-defense-group-in-fresh-blow-to-her-leadershiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kallas-scraps-new-high-level-european-defense-group-in-fresh-blow-to-her-leadership#u60862Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:35:29 +0000Kallas has scrapped a proposed high-level European defense advisory group before its first meeting. The EU diplomatic service cancelled the panel following pressure from member states who opposed the proposed format. This reversal returns the responsibility for closing military capability gaps to existing national and EU structures. The move is described as a blow to Kallas's leadership, as the group was intended to coordinate efforts to strengthen Europe's defense posture.Why it mattersThe group aimed to address critical military gaps across the continent. This effort coincides with