Mark Rutte appointed as next Secretary General of NATO
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister to succeed Jens Stoltenberg
Rutte's appointment comes as war rages in Ukraine
The North Atlantic Council appointed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of NATO on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Rutte will succeed Jens Stoltenberg, who has served in the role since 2014, on October 1.
Rutte's appointment comes as NATO faces a number of challenges, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the rising threat from China. Rutte is a strong supporter of NATO and has said that he is committed to strengthening the alliance.
"I am honored to have been appointed as the next Secretary General of NATO," Rutte said in a statement. "I look forward to working with our allies to meet the challenges facing our alliance."
Rutte's appointment is a significant development for NATO. He is the first Dutch prime minister to serve as Secretary General, and his appointment is a sign of the alliance's commitment to working with all of its members.
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