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Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, dismisses Trump concerns

Jens Stoltenberg (right) hands over NATO leadership to the military alliance's new Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Brussels, Belgium, October 1, 2024. © Yves Herman, Reuters

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte took over the leadership of the military alliance from outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Rutte downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US president election and pledged to keep backing Ukraine.  

One of NATO’s longest serving top officials, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, stepped down on Tuesday, handing over the reins to former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the military alliance confronts some of the biggest challenges in its history.

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