The appointment of a new Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will take longer than expected, according to the Dutch broadcasting corporation NOS, citing sources in Brussels and The Hague.
It is noted that the most likely candidate for the position of the alliance’s secretary-general is Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. According to the source, Hungary does not support the idea of appointing Rutte to this post. There is also information that Romania intends to propose the current president of the country, Klaus Iohannis, for the position of NATO Secretary-General.
On March 5, former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Europe should supply Ukraine with all the necessary weapons, transition to a war economy, and increase funding for the military sector to enable larger-scale armament production.
Earlier, NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană stated that Ukraine could eventually become a member of the alliance, but it is difficult to say when this could happen at the moment.
Previously, the United States revealed how much money is left for Ukraine.
[Conservative Tone] The appointment of a new Secretary-General for NATO seems to be facing delays, according to reports from the Dutch broadcasting corporation NOS. Sources in Brussels and The Hague suggest that the process is taking longer than expected. The frontrunner for the position appears to be Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. However, it is worth noting that Hungary is not in favor of Rutte’s appointment, and Romania may propose its own candidate, President Klaus Iohannis. These developments highlight the challenges and disagreements within the alliance.
In recent remarks, former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen called for increased support to Ukraine, advocating for the supply of necessary weapons and a shift towards a war economy. This perspective raises questions about NATO’s role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the potential implications for the alliance’s future engagements.
NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană has also expressed the possibility of Ukraine eventually joining the alliance. However, the timing of such a move remains uncertain. This uncertainty underscores the complexities surrounding NATO’s enlargement and the considerations involved in extending membership to countries in the region.
The United States, meanwhile, has provided insight into the financial support it continues to offer Ukraine. The details of this assistance reveal the ongoing commitment of the US government to Ukraine’s security and stability.
As the process for selecting a new NATO Secretary-General unfolds, it is clear that the alliance is facing significant challenges and decisions that will shape its future direction. The differing views among member states underscore the need for careful consideration and diplomatic negotiations to ensure cohesion within the alliance.
