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NATO allies formally selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the organization's next Secretary General on Wednesday, amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine and uncertainties regarding the future U.S. stance on the transatlantic alliance. Rutte's appointment was confirmed after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis withdrew from the race, paving the way for Rutte to succeed Jens Stoltenberg on October 1, 2024.
Rutte, who has been a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a staunch supporter of Ukraine, garnered early support from key NATO members such as the United States, Britain, France, and Germany. While some Eastern European nations initially advocated for regional representation in the role, they ultimately rallied behind Rutte.
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Stoltenberg praised Rutte as a dedicated transatlanticist and consensus-builder, expressing confidence in NATO's future under Rutte's leadership. NATO operates by consensus, requiring unanimous approval from all 32 member countries for Rutte's confirmation.
As Secretary General, Rutte will face critical challenges including maintaining NATO's solidarity in supporting Ukraine against Russia's aggression while avoiding direct involvement in the conflict. Additionally, he must navigate the potential return of NATO-skeptic Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, which has raised concerns among alliance leaders about U.S. commitment to collective defense under Article 5.
Rutte, who is stepping down from Dutch politics after nearly 14 years as prime minister, will assume leadership of NATO at a pivotal moment marked by geopolitical tensions and strategic uncertainties in Europe and beyond.
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