Josep Borrell, the former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that the EU is 'not very relevant' on the global stage. He made the remarks in an interview published on May 15, 2026, according to RT World News.
Borrell argued that the bloc should abandon its unanimity-based decision-making process, which he said hampers swift action. Instead, he proposed creating a new core group of nations that could move forward more quickly on foreign policy issues.
The former EU foreign policy chief's comments come amid ongoing debates about the EU's role in global affairs, particularly in relation to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Borrell served as High Representative from 2019 to 2024.
