Major Powers Endorse Dutch PM Rutte for Next NATO Leadership

According to multiple reports, there is strong support for Mark Rutte, the outgoing prime minister of the Netherlands, to become the next Secretary-General of NATO. Joe Biden, the President of the United States, has endorsed Rutte's candidacy, as have the UK, France, and Germany. Rutte is expected to take office at a crucial time, with NATO members needing to sustain their support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion. The US official and a UK official both made these statements to various news outlets. While there is consensus on Rutte's strong candidacy, there is no mention of any opposition or alternative candidates in these articles.