Time4d
Mark Rutte Takes Over as NATO Chief at Turbulent Time for Defense Alliance
BRUSSELS — One of NATO’s longest serving top officials, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, stepped down on Tuesday, handing over the reins to former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the ...
The New York Times4d
Is a No-Nonsense Dutchman Just What NATO Needs?
On Tuesday, another straight-talking, long-serving Dutch statesman will take the helm at NATO. Like Mr. Luns, Mark Rutte will take office after a long apprenticeship on the international stage ...
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New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears
Former Dutch PM says he can work with Harris or Trump Trump was right to push NATO on defence spending, Rutte says Rutte insists Ukraine must prevail in war New chief also takes aim at China's ...
'Teflon Mark': Will Rutte's political survival kit help him navigate an increasingly complex NATO?
As the former Dutch PM takes over as secretary general of the alliance, analysts say he will have to use his political ...
Zelenskyy thanks Stoltenberg and congratulates Rutte on becoming NATO Secretary General
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Jens Stoltenberg for supporting Ukraine as NATO Secretary General and congratulated ...