Oslo: EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday stated that the United Nations is "not delivering the way it should," and emphasized the necessity of advancing international law with nations advocating for a rules-based order. Speaking at the Oslo Security Conference, Kallas pointed out the importance of the international order for the protection of countries.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kallas stressed the need to evolve international law alongside countries that support a rules-based order. She acknowledged the effectiveness of the UN Charter principles but noted a deficiency in accountability.

Kallas also underscored the importance of Europe building its own defenses, arguing that dependencies make the region vulnerable. She highlighted that reliance on external defenses has shown the bloc's vulnerability and advocated for strengthening the EU's defense capabilities collectively, suggesting it would enable larger territorial coverage.

Further, Kallas addressed calls for a European army, suggesting that such proposals lack practical consideration. She noted the complications of establishing a separate army within NATO, emphasizing the critical nature of a unified chain of command in crisis situations. She warned that having separate European and NATO armies could pose significant risks.

Kallas concluded by advocating for the strengthening of European defense as a complement to NATO, stressing the importance of maintaining NATO's role. She also discussed the necessity for EU-NATO collaboration, particularly in standardizing forces and sharing information, and called for overcoming obstacles related to information sharing among member states, including Turkey and other EU nations.