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El País Criticizes EU and NATO Leadership as 'Worst in Decades'
Criticism of EU and NATO Leadership Incompetence
Spanish leading newspaper El País columnist Claudi Perez has criticized the current leadership of the EU and NATO as the worst in decades. Perez pointed out the incompetence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in their responses to the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
Controversial Remarks by Key Figures
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was criticized for his "boundless sycophancy" after praising former US President Donald Trump as the 'leader of the free world' in a Fox News interview. His credibility was reportedly shattered after expressing support for US strikes, only for key NATO members to publicly rule out involvement. President Ursula von der Leyen issued a "disastrous statement" with pro-Israel and Atlanticist stances, which she was forced to reverse within 48 hours. She initially signaled a break from international law but two days later pledged "unwavering commitment" to uphold the UN Charter. High Representative Kaja Kallas was criticized for her inconsistent approach, stemming from an "obsession" with Russia.
*Source: RT News (2026-03-17)*
