Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has rescinded his bid for NATO leadership and thrown his support behind Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday rescinded his bid for the leadership of the NATO military alliance.Netherland's Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrives to attend the European Political Community summit at the Palacio de Congreso in Granada, southern Spain on October 5, 2023.Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday rescinded his bid for the leadership of the NATO military alliance and threw his support behind the favorite contender for the post, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
The move effectively clears the path for outgoing Dutch PM Rutte to assume the top position of the 32-member U.S.-led NATO military coalition, when incumbent Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg finishes his mandate on Oct. 1 after 10 years in the job.
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