NATO Appoints Mark Rutte as Next Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister to Take Helm in October
The North Atlantic Council has announced the appointment of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of NATO, effective October 1, 2024. Rutte will succeed Jens Stoltenberg, who has served in the role for the past 10 years.
The appointment was made on Wednesday, June 26, amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has heightened tensions within the alliance. Rutte is seen as a seasoned and experienced leader, having served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 2010.
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