Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emerges as favorite to become NATO Secretary General

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has emerged as the favorite to become for the post of NATO Secretary General. He outshone other candidates, including Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Bloomberg writes about it, UNN reports.

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It is known that the current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will resign next year,

Although more candidates may join the race for NATO chief more candidates may join the race for NATO chief, the 56-year-old Rutte has already reached a consensus among many allies to take over after Stoltenberg's Stoltenberg's term.

Rutte is completing a 13-year tenure as as prime minister of the Netherlands. After the collapse of the government in July due to internal the collapse of the government in July due to internal struggles over migration policy, he said he would serve until a new until a new cabinet is elected.

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According to the source, the governments of the Netherlands and the United States discussed Rutte's chances to lead the Alliance around the time he said last month said he was ready to run for the post. Rutte, however, has not been in direct contact directly with his American counterparts.

The role of NATO's secretary general will continue to be critical as Russia's war with Ukraine drags on for years. The head of NATO will need to avoid a broader escalation between the Alliance and Russia, and encourage allies to provide military and financial support to Ukraine.

A spokesman for Rutte's office declined to comment. Bloomberg writes.