What 248 books reveal about Kaja Kallas
EU's top diplomat is a noted bookworm. But what can her bookshelf tell us about the politician leading Europe's diplomacy?
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat and former Estonian prime minister, is known for her love of reading. Her bookshelf provides insight into the key geopolitical issues she is most interested in, according to POLITICO's review of 248 titles she has shared publicly since 2017. The majority of her reading revolves around Russia, Ukraine, China, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with fewer titles on other regions.
The collection reflects her frequent diplomatic engagements, with books like Richard Holbrooke's and Martti Ahtisaari's works directly tied to her recent trips to Montenegro. Kallas' active engagement with literature in her role as EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy showcases her dedication to understanding complex global issues, even when she is not working on pressing diplomatic matters.
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