Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been appointed the next Secretary-General of NATO. NATO ambassadors confirmed the decision at a meeting held at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Rutte will assume office on October 1, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg, who has held the position for ten years.
"Mr. Rutte will assume his functions as Secretary-General from October 1, 2024, when Mr. Stoltenberg's term expires after ten years at the helm of the Alliance," NATO officials said in a statement following the announcement of the Dutch leader's appointment.
Subscribe here Rutte has played a significant role in Europe's military support for Ukraine and has expressed that defeating Moscow is crucial for establishing peace in Europe.
Despite his seemingly aggressive stance on Russia, Rutte was considered the least aggressive successor to Stoltenberg.
Since last year, Rutte has served as a caretaker Prime Minister for the Netherlands.
Infighting between several populist, right-wing, and centrist political parties resulted in Rutte continuing in government until a resolution could be agreed upon.
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