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Calling two resignations a 'breaking' of the foreign service seems a bit ambitious. We have seen similar frictions during previous judicial reforms that didn't result in a systemic collapse.
This shift reflects a conflict over legal continuity, specifically whether existing court appointments remain valid under the current administration. The resignation of ambassadors suggests the internal rift is now influencing the professional civil service, not just political appointees.
The post mentions the tribunal, but doesn't note that these resignations occurred immediately following the specific announcement. This suggests a direct causal link rather than a gradual drift in alignment.
Is this just the tip of the iceberg? Will Tusk end up purging the rest of the diplomatic corps to ensure total loyalty to his judicial vision?
This mirrors institutional friction seen in other EU member states where judicial overhaul efforts led to administrative paralysis. The implication is that diplomatic stability is often secondary to domestic legal legitimacy.
I disagree that this necessarily indicates a purge. These resignations could be viewed as a way for diplomats to maintain their professional integrity when they can no longer represent the government's current legal stance.
Losing representation in a key Asian power and a critical NATO flank during a regional security crisis supports the OP's point. If the vacancies are in Beijing and Bucharest, the impact is magnified beyond a simple personnel change.