What Mark Rutte as a new NATO chief means for Ukraine | DW News

The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General. Romania's president, who was the sole challenger for the position, has withdrawn his bid. He is now endorsing Rutte to take over when Norway's Jens Stoltenberg stands down in October.
For more on this, we talk to DW Correspondent Teri Schultz in Brussels.
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[@HKim0072]

lol, if Orban is against him, he's a good pick.

[@Joey-ct8bm]

@@TenylegMinekez-uc7co What i know is that Orban gave EU funds to his son in law and there were no streetlights and the receipt disappeared. Also that he wanted to make Buda Castle his second home until protests. That's why i don't like him. EU funds are my tax money too. He should be in jail.

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@Joey-ct8bm Orban is a corrupt thief ( note: EU is corrupt either at its highest level). There is no debate about Orban's personal traits related to corruption. On the other hand he is smarter than any other politician in the EU when it comes to the future of the EU. He was right about the 2015 migration crisis, he is right about the woke brainfarts and he is right about the situation in Ukraine. So believe me, many would like to see Orban out of Hungary because of his oligarchical attitudes (Ukraine would be a great fit for him), but that is because of his domestic actions. But in Europe he is the brightest one when it comes to the interests of Europe.

[@markoverwater2179]

Orban is the biggest loser of europe

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@markoverwater2179 Based on what?

[@3s0t3r1c]

@@TenylegMinekez-uc7co based on his face.

[@Siranoxz]

Rutte's attitude towards Ukraine remains the same as Stoltenberg if not more.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

I appreciate Rutte's direct attitude toward Trump. Setting him straight on the spot when he talks out of his rear.

[@BohdanMelnychuk]

​@@Thor.Jorgensen, yeah it is about time bs stops being tolerated.

[@moos7005]

He will imitate ww3

[@lupolinar]

@@moos7005 Putin tries hard to start it

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@lupolinar Not really. He is sane.

[@ColinPeddicord]

There isn't a mechanism to expel a member from NATO but Hungary is making a great case for creating one.

[@philipb2134]

Expelling Hungary from EU could be even more appropriate, with severe customs procedures along. Danube shipping excepted, Hungary is landlocked.

[@johnarthur9029]

Hungary is the only sensible country in the EU. Orban wont lead us to Armageddon

[@sisenor4091]

@@philipb2134. I agree 💯%

[@Puleczech]

...and from the EU.

[@JaeohnEspheras]

I think the Nato didn't think their own members would threaten the alliance.

[@enshongmiranda]

Maybe the rest of NATO can also "opt-out" of helping Hungary.

[@jensvelthuijsen9061]

lol

[@rickycoverrubias6176]

as an american hungry acting like a chad

[@6Diego1Diego9]

exactly

[@williamzk9083]

Orban is the next lukashenko if Hungarians don’t watch out.

[@megapro125]

@@rickycoverrubias6176 and by american you mean russian bot

[@PataTrucks]

Not being Victor's friend is a very good quality

[@conservative6759]

why? cause he does not sak dog deeek

[@nathanbyrne24]

@@conservative6759orban takes Putin from the back

[@antoninogeniston7506]

I think the war in Ukraine is the main driver for increase in defense spending, not Trump.

[@TheTwangKings]

Trump too, don't kid yourself. No telling what he won't do for his boss in ruzzia.

[@Me1le]

NATO just realeased new numbers on defence spending of the nation states. You can see 2014 was the real turning point after the Annexation of Crimea. After 2022 spending accelerated even more. You can google it as "Defence Expenditure of NATO Countries (2014-2024)" Page 5 has the graph Im refering to.

[@rickycoverrubias6176]

@@TheTwangKings cornball statement

[@Repps87]

Just like the military industrial complex wished for :) PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER WARNED ABOUT EXACTLY THIS IN 1960, IN 1960!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamforsyth6667]

"war in Ukraine" It is not the war in Ukraine, it is what will come after that. If Ukraine falls, the russians will use all the resources and manpower of Ukraine to continue invade europe.

[@daluxe2000]

We in Holland are very glad that he is gone out of our politics. If he will make the same mess of his job for Nato as he did to our country future is not so good for us.

[@boteagle6201]

Make this top comment

[@oldguy9103]

Yes, He is just another WEF controlled puppet...!

[@buddhasdisciple4935]

DON'T WORRY, WW3 IS COMING BETWEEN 2029-2032 !! whether Rutte or not and whether Trump or not !

[@ginomuehlbacher]

we will never find justice in a world where criminals make all the rules

[@leannevandekew1996]

How many months pregnant is Orban?

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Is the Toad pregnant?

[@gikigill788]

Ask Orbans lover Putin 😂

[@user-vx5vo3gs2w]

Maybe not pregnant, but surely Hungry All The Time 😁

[@Omega0850]

Old Fremen saying: "The best place to store your corruption wealth is inside your body."

[@_general_error]

I guess about 50-60 years... Or more

[@dennishardy4402]

How can Hungary still be part of NATO.?

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

Why shouldn't be? Fulfills what is required.

[@conservative6759]

easy

[@conservative6759]

@@TenylegMinekez-uc7co right on you told that intellectual

[@RealLordy]

Lots of reasons, a LOT

[@eddietat95]

Orban and Fidesz won't be in power forever. All of the other parties support NATO, the EU, and Ukraine in principle.

[@80-80.]

Jens was good but Rutte seems to be a little less soft and a better fit right now.

[@vanceofthetube]

Wait... you think Stoltie was soft? Bro was calling for direct combat with Russia every other week

[@richardm4825]

@@vanceofthetube Totally bogus. He never said that. Ever.

[@alko_xo]

Like Stoltenberg was semi-hard, and Rutte is going to be a little bit less semi-hard?

[@El-px6wl]

​@richardm4825 do you live in a cave, he is a war monger

[@HKim0072]

Jens was pretty aggressive.

[@CriticalCruise]

I see no problem with Hungary opting out of defending Ukraine. There’s nothing binding to fight for nations outside the alliance. There shouldn’t even need to be negotiation for this. It should be volunteer basis.

[@erandeser5830]

Hungary shares a border with Ukraine. From Russia it looks a fair bet that the alliance will not defend Hungary.

[@JuanValentino-yu1ft]

That would be ok if Orban was not using his NATO vote to try and block all NATO aid to Ukraine . Don't try and stop others from helping . Orb*n is a Russian agent plain and simple .

[@Cobalt1520]

Sure, no problem! We will let Russia and China take every country around Europe and Africa and Asia and then I'm sure they will be satisfied. I'm sure they will be nice to us when we will be the last free place in the world and they cut us from the rest of earth, sure it's cool, you should apply for Foreign Affairs consultant in Nato... or even Nato Chief!!

[@vinniebarbarino-1]

Make peace not war !

[@duhni4551]

So how exactly do you make Russia to pull out from Ukraine? Without it, there won't be peace.

[@thierrynolevaux9268]

​@@duhni4551Russia will never pullout of eastern Ukraine. Too many russian speaking people to be protected and if Russia pulls out, the EU, NATO and Blackrock will be there the next day to steal the worlds' "breadbasket" and continue to threaten Russia. No peace or security at the expense of your neighbors.

[@peacedreamerable]

@@duhni4551 Russia doesn't want Ukraine , it wants its people/residents there protected and a buffer zone from NATO as the agrement was. This is a Western attack , they started this war.

[@F1990T]

@@duhni4551 That would be very simple, You want Russia out of Ukraine?, then NATO, U.S, and Brussels must pull out too, and let the country being a neutral player as was initially intended and agreed before the western-backed 2014 coup in kiev.

[@reginaldpoofta5]

@F1990T exactly this. West wants to be respected but they dont respect Russian security concerns. If you want respect give respect otherwise Russia will put nukes in the Caribbean Sea again.

[@tixien]

Hm. So, talking for 6’ without even defining what the job is, then asking the question and not answering it… Anyway the report started with praising Stoltenberg, the guy who put under the carpet every significant problem within the alliance, from agressive Turkish behaviour toward its « allies » Greece and France to the « Brain death » diagnosis… Or how to make a totally worthless and useless 7’. The job is Secretary General, it has no power whatsoever. It’s a diplomatic role, a discussion facilitator and, to an extent, a spokesperson.

[@oerthling]

You clearly do not understand the role of diplomats. Sweeping under carpets is the job to make things work.

[@adamwnt]

As a Pole of course I would prefer Kallas. Let’s hope Rutte is tough enough at the time we really need a tough leader and no compromise for Hungary. Yes, we appreciate our historical connections and help we had with each other, but now is now and politically speaking we’re not friends at all, simple us.

[@ragnarkisten]

you mean tough!

[@agnesberg4519]

Polish! No frand to Hungary! never was!!

[@adamwnt]

@@ragnarkisten yep, I mean tough (not thought) thanks for correcting me

[@conservative6759]

@@agnesberg4519 true the poles always sold out to america for crumbs

[@angeurbain6129]

Your hate of Russia and the russians obscure your good judgment. Kallas is another version of the little dancing queen of Finland. Rutte have been dismiss as the prime minister of Netharland. He found a way to reccyle himself at the head of Nato.

[@egukoucu]

Claus Shwab will be overjoyed

[@user-fi6xy1ji8l]

Mark Rutte is more aggressive towards NATO defense

[@lb9029]

It's probably a good thing. Putin needs a strong daddy in his life to keep in line.

[@Paul-xy8wt]

Rutte is npthing more than a puppet with no mind of his own

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@Paul-xy8wt NATO leaders has no power. US has power.

[@daviddunne4737]

For Órban.... Budapest 1956. Has he forgotten, or does he care?

[@AnthonyAnthonijsz]

What did Nato do?

[@daviddunne4737]

@@AnthonyAnthonijsz When??

[@AnthonyAnthonijsz]

In 1956 during the uprise

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@AnthonyAnthonijsz Nothing.

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

Hungary remembers 1956. Soviet Union destroyed the uprising with Ukrainian and Russian troops. Since then Hungary never get a threat from Russia, many from Ukraine, what also handled Hungarian minorities badly.

[@haraldbjthunem4059]

It's not a queation on letting Hungary go their own way, It's a question about Hungary being in a blocking position, or not.

[@thatguy8869]

Agreed. Maybe NATO better off without Hungary.

[@haraldbjthunem4059]

@@thatguy8869 Don't think so. But Hungary AND NATO better without Orban, and his like = right populists.

[@alzhighmr5406]

Yeah. I don't think they are even good for us with anything :D At most they are more of a nuisance then some benefit

[@michaelgoetze2103]

@@thatguy8869 NATO and the EU.

[@annavdmolen5640]

Hé begin with the handicap Hungary!…… And Orban have RIGHT ‼️ No boots on the ground in Ukraine‼️‼️

[@gansior4744]

If he isnt soft and can do what is necessary to keep the alliance connected and united and safe, he is a good pick

[@Nauda999]

Means "As long as it takes"

[@PjotrII]

If Hungary, besides rhetoric want to be outside of NATO, then BYE!!!!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

exactly. Hungary out, Ukraine in

[@PjotrII]

@@CyberBeep_kenshi I support your message!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@PjotrII 🇳🇱❤🇺🇦👍

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

Hungary do not want to be outside. It follows all rules of the NATO, so you should not have a problem. Or if you have any, then visit a doctor! 😂

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@TenylegMinekez-uc7co who are you trying to fool Ivan? orban is a putin stooge. everyone knows....

[@larzkruber822]

JEZZUS Orban! Lay down the vodka! Your stomach can´t deny it

[@Booz2020]

Does Putin give him VoDka Supplies ❓

[@elbibwen3019]

Orban is only sane EU politician, and soon in the future you will see why

[@rodmarker2071]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ClassicFormulaOne1]

Rutte is a bridge builder, he has a massive connection base in the political world. He will do great.

[@user-vf9in4vh2w]

Yes 😊

[@stefvb2032]

Don’t believe the hype…

[@bekeneel]

@@stefvb2032 hype? LIke russias weak "csto" alliance & new "multi-polar world" 😂😂🤣

[@KaasSchaaf666]

Rutte was niet mijn politieke richting, maar hij heeft als Nederlandse minister president veel betekend voor ons land, duidelijk to the point, ik ben blij dat hij nu de NATO leidt

[@okultusrexus3660]

Handpicked to handle Trump it seems. Not my choice but unavoidable at this point I think.

[@japanse_samurai9456]

0:50 he is not that liked as they make him look in the Netherlands

[@SurfinScientist]

That is true. There is definitely some tiredness with Rutte as prime minister in the Netherlands. At the same time, he is a very good candidate for Nato's secretary general. His strong point is his ability to build bridges between opposing parties. As a Dutchman, I also appreciate his support for Ukraine.

[@japanse_samurai9456]

@@SurfinScientist yes I think the same way. I am also Dutch. Him being NATO's general is for sure "Nederlands trots"

[@Calligraphybooster]

Rutte has an enormous personal stability. He can be very patient to get to his goal. He comes out of marathon sessions fit as a fiddle. And simply lasts longer than his partners at the negotiating table. The right man for the job 100%.

[@mickweg8512]

I agree with above. As a prime minister he had annoying qualities and I think most people where sick of the guy. Him as chief nato does seem fitting tho.

[@youtubebob123]

@@mickweg8512 when anders fogh left for NATO he wasn't popular in Denmark either, so i mean, you don't have to be a national treasure to become secretary general of NATO.

[@MichaiGatlen]

Yes, he’s a pragmatic diplomat. The downside: more than once in his role as PM, he lied about big money matters and his involvement in bad actions but got away with it. Now Nato will get to enjoy Teflon Rutte 🍳

[@cwpv2477]

le corruption

[@eddastrohmayer251]

Best man for USA wargames ...

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

Seems to be the perfect choice to continue the puppet-behaviour of NATO. Just agree with everything US says. Even a monkey could be trained for that.

[@ernestmbada5277]

I love how he used to Fact Check Trump

[@marinblaze]

How did he fact check him?

[@ernestmbada5277]

Watch the video and how he publicly disagrees with Trump. And Trump is stupidly saving face

[@marinblaze]

@@ernestmbada5277 What timestamp? How is Trump trying to save face?

[@adamyoung9132]

Funny how these guys just rotate through different government jobs. There's always a new one available.

[@cbton_]

I'm going to miss Stoltenberg, but I'm sure Rutte will be just as good.

[@Joey-ct8bm]

They are very much the same. The MH17 had 200 of his fellow Dutch people in the plane, so he's definitely invested. He didn't go wild after that too. He kept cool and collective and started to go from 1.2% gdp spending to 2.1% now and gave a lot of aid to Ukraine in the meantime. Also got Ukraine F16s as the first.

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

Talking heads.

[@rouz0]

Don't worry they is always somebody to be mouth piece of the USA and read the manuscript

[@JarodFarrant]

@@Joey-ct8bm wow I never knew that about MH 17, so in a way every single bit of aid from the Dutch will be retribution. ❤

[@Zack13245]

Why would you miss some random you don’t even know in person 💀

[@frankhoffman3566]

Stoltenberg has been competent and reassuring. If Rutte ultimately takes the job, he should remember the example. It looks positive that Rutte is low key and humble. Those are good traits for a NATO Sec. General

[@lb9029]

He's been our prime minister for a loooong time, and if there's one thing he's good at, it's management. I think he's the right guy for the job.

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

He was a competent US puppet.

[@RealLordy]

Yep, doesn't bark but bites without warning

[@pe7893]

​@@lb9029for a much too long time, can't stand the guy any longer

[@lb9029]

@@pe7893 if you can’t stand him as a person anymore, just ignore TV and make sure to manipulate the KZbin algorithm so he doesn’t show up

[@kyrisgeorgiou9197]

He will be handed the "script"... all set... ACTION!

[@DonaldDucksRevenge]

The Dutch are friendly, civilized people who speak plainly. They understand diplomacy. Yet if you cross them you will taste their steel. Solid choice.

[@alko_xo]

Yeah, baby! "Duch Steel"! Nice name for an adult film company from Amsterdam! "Duch steel" sounds Dutch. And steel!👌🏼

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

I like Dutch people. It is a shame that their governments used to serve foreign interests and their media lies more then Goe.bbels.

[@danwelterweight4137]

The Germans and the Japanese ate them for breakfast during WWII.

[@cagliari5984]

@@danwelterweight4137the Germans did, the Japanese didn’t. There are very solid sensual reasons as to why Germany “ate” them.

[@adwest68]

Liar number 1 from the Netherlands

[@majortom8047]

Is there any chance that Orban (and Hungary) will be dismissed from NATO?

[@Existence-zy4gb]

Yes

[@spekenbonen72]

No, there is no process for expelling members in the NATO rules. Period. Mebers are allowed to withdraw their membership (happened). But no kicking out members. And just like they can't accept countries which are involved in conflict are allowed to join. It's rules.

[@pumkineater7219]

@@spekenbonen72 you are correct regarding your statement with the current rules concerning both entities but all rules can be changed by common consensus. If the rest of NATO or the European Union wants to get rid of a rogue a rule can be voted on and inserted. To my last recollection, both blocks are encompassed in democratic rules of law.

[@rickycoverrubias6176]

no us americans like hungary

[@eddastrohmayer251]

​​​@@pumkineater7219 You talk as if that has never occured before ! Most of US military adventures were not supported by all NATO countries! Think ... eat a pumkin ... and calm down ... 🙂

[@user-ep3ed5jd7q]

Blessings and prayers to Rutte. He has a tough noble act to follow. All good wishes as he assumes this hugely important leadership role…….Peace, grace and equanimity is every step. Stay strong, supple and a true warrior of wisdom. Thank you to Stoltenburg for his decade of devotion.💜☮✝☮💜☮✝☮💜☮✝☮💜☮✝☮💜

[@theapple3160]

“noble” ah yes, the noble act of following whatever USA requests

[@eddastrohmayer251]

Please, delete the cross when talking about a warmongering organisation ! It remembers to long ago deadly sins of Christianity !!!

[@pe7893]

he has bad memory

[@eedragonr]

Main thing Geert is safe

[@lavictoireestanous]

Claivoyance sees Rutte dead by assassination. His grinning seems to be frozen in a distorted way…

[@gregorygarrissr748]

Always enjoyed watching Deutche Welle News. Especially when I was stationed there.

[@tonybeeckx9601]

being belgian, and being close to the Netherlands, but not very confident...

[@Go_Against_The_Flow]

Go with the flow? What?

[@joh8379]

Good, my deepest respect and admiration to Stoltenberg.

[@BeardLAD]

Like a propagandist politician, Ms Schultz avoided a clear, concise & unambiguous answer to the question: WTF does a civilian head of a military organisation - NATO - actually do… …deal with the private sector ie MIC and its ‘expansion’?

[@redzisan]

Guy can clean his own coffee for sure he must be good for the job :-D

[@WiFiTubeTV]

on camera everyone clean their own spill

[@ikke5105]

PR only

[@live_free_or_perish]

Excellent report. Well done 👏

[@wolfwinter2024]

The face of this man didn't tell positive things...

[@ericee665]

Leopard never loses his spots.

[@adriaanluijk3562]

a perfect tool for america; nobody asks why rutte was not wanted as pm in holland. why no spending in europe ?so that europe is dependent on america.

[@duhni4551]

In all reality Europe isn't dependant on USA. I mean even before the war EU region alone had twice the army than what Russia and China could send against it together. That was before European nations began to invest in their militaries back in 2016. Actually EU has bit larger military than what USA has when you look in to things.

[@adriaanluijk3562]

@@duhni4551 so why is russia winning??????? what kind of world you live in? america bmbed the gas supply to europe and europe acceps it!!!!! the whole of europe is westernised since ww2 and the eastern block after the 1990 al because of clinton and his cronies!

[@PremjitTalwar]

I do hate choosing a chief based on criteria other than competence. It can only result in lowering of standards, making wrong decisions, and worse loosing a conflict.

[@joeferreti9442]

While I tend to agree to your statement. Don't forget that general secretary is not a decision maker but more a representative, administrator and mediator.

[@abbofun9022]

The prime competence a NATO chief needs is ability to build consensus, and by chance that’s Rutte’s strongest skill.

[@PremjitTalwar]

@@joeferreti9442 and @abbofun9022 Agree, of course.

[@kinngrimm]

tell that to MAGA cultists in the US ^^

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

losing

[@user-sf6bq2gn4h]

We need peace not wars

[@mariastejereanu]

Exactly!! Tell this to putin.

[@peterlangan1181]

No, both Rutte and Stoltenberg are WEF yes men.

[@henk6522]

I’m from holland. He is called Pinocchio. His famous line is I’ve no active memory on that issue! That is briljant. You always can say that.

[@WangAiHua]

Do you prefer Pootler lies?

[@cwpv2477]

lool true

[@Puleczech]

Who would you prefer then? Orban?

[@WangAiHua]

@@Puleczech Any Normal person other than corrupted Orban!

[@TS-iz5wj]

Never heard this nickname before. As someone else mentioned teflon Mark is more common.

[@hauer54]

Mark Rutte is the ideal candidate to follow-up Jens Stoltenberg.... he will do an excellent job for NATO!

[@alko_xo]

👌🏼 This amusement park for extra adults should keep you entertained!

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

As his job is to serve US interests.

[@pjhgerlach]

Indeed and Russian trolls don't like it.

[@alko_xo]

@@pjhgerlach how do you know what Russian trolls don’t like?

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@pjhgerlach For me it is funny, reminds me for Monthly Python. 'We are not sinking'.

[@james-pierre7634]

Nice to hear a voice that can be understood and not full of foreign accents that are unintelligible.

[@rudy7631]

Excellent!

[@abcdabcd4058]

Wasn't this guy falling over himself for Russian gas?

[@eedragonr]

Yes the EU forbade to the Netherlands and all the others to use it anymore

[@richardm4825]

Never forget what Russia did to MH-17.

[@samsungtap4183]

The misile was fired from Ukraine. All the spin in the world can't change that.

[@El-px6wl]

​@@samsungtap4183💯 % correct

[@richardm4825]

@@samsungtap4183 Bot lie. The missile was fired from occupied territory, occupied by Russian Fascists. The proof is overwhelming. No potato for you Boris.

[@thegreatdane3627]

@@samsungtap4183 by russian soldiers operating in Ukraine...

[@LarsF510]

@@samsungtap4183 fired from east ukraine by russian separatists yes we dutch people will never forget it

[@lkhxlt7689]

Nothing is right now, so a change for the good for all parties is good for humanity... Give peace a chance.. REASON OVER PASSION ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eddastrohmayer251]

What does it mean? That instead of Stoltenberg in future Rutte will read US speaking notes... 🤷‍♂️

[@nvelsen1975]

You mean the only guy to tell Trump 'no' to his face in public is weak? Whatever Sergei, good luck to you in St Petersburg's breadline today.

[@telebubba5527]

@@eddastrohmayer251 The US isn't warmongering. Putin does. You need to readdress your priorities on that.

[@eddastrohmayer251]

​​​​@@telebubba5527 Putin is an aggressor, but the warmongerers are the USA -and that not only in Europe ...

[@Shark-895]

US provoked Russia. Get educated on the true order of events. Don't speak the BS fed daily by BBC and CNN.

[@herbertvanlynden6629]

​​@@telebubba5527You think by plainly telling a lie it becomes a bit more acceptable. The vast majority of wars waged since the end of WWII have been started or supported , prolonged, intensified or provoked by the USA.

[@j.vanderson6239]

We will miss him as our Prime minister. He is a genius to align all stakeholders. He proved that many times already within the Dutch political landscape. Good luck Mark !!

[@angeurbain6129]

He hold to power for too long. The 'nationalist party of Geert Wilders should have been able to form a coation a long time ago.

[@SemKeemink]

Hopelijk krijgen we snel genoeg een capabele vervanger voor onze Mark. Liever niet de gast die nu naar voren wordt geschoven

[@pe7893]

Rutte has done so many (nothing but) destruction in the NL, and now he goes on in the NATO .....

[@Scapestoat]

All the pronunciation errors of Rutte as "Roette" (in Dutch, this basically means "Sooty") is amusing. Considering all the scandals that follow him around, calling him Sooty, even if by accident, is kinda fitting.

[@lb9029]

Internationally, he's more blessed with his name than our new prime minister though..

[@Scapestoat]

@@lb9029 XD True. I did just read about him on wikipedia. I can only imagine how Brits read his name. :D It is also sad that, as one of the most irreligious countries in the world, we yet again end up with some rich religious guy at the top. :|

[@michaelgnit8476]

My understanding of Rutte and his record is one of a dislike for Russia and Russian's so I can't see anything changing.

[@KitJBenn]

As long as Rutte adheres to the rules of war and not terrorism he'll avoid joining no constituency appointed appointee's unelected & unaccountable to no one, Jen's Stoltenberg, on the Russian war crimes list. The corporate corrupt Western Elites " Rules Based Order " ( where no Respect Truth or Justice and International Human Rights Laws prevails) Won't save, Jen's Stoltenberg, from being arrested for war crimes?

[@enissay9950]

Eventhough they have the same policies, it is still better than having someone from the eastern flank of nato, they have historical grudges which can cloud their judgment. Same should apply on all important positions in EU since some do forget they are leading all EU not just their own, generally small and irrelevant country!

[@FrenkieWest32]

How does that work? Someone from outside of the EU should be in charge of the EU?

[@ironfromicey8700]

In the Netherlands they call him “Teflon-Mark”. I can tell you that the name “Teflon-Mark” is earned. He has been prime minister for 14 years, there where many scandals and hard times. But he always knew how to deal with it. When people verbally attacked him, he always knew the wright things to say. I never voted for his party but I admire the politician he is. I have never seen someone that good in politics.

[@Paul-xy8wt]

What in the world are you saying???

[@8A8ADave]

@@Paul-xy8wtthat he’s cattle for politicians to slaughter, this guy is a major war hawk

[@ralphmacchiato3761]

​@@Paul-xy8wtlay off the red hat comments

[@DjRenect]

From what I’ve heard (even from his political opponents), his strength is in getting people together, and building alliances. That’s a welcome skill right now. The fact that’s been a familiar face in Europe will help build trust as well.

[@Paul-xy8wt]

@@DjRenect aren't the only people he puts together just a bunch of unelected servants of the pharmaceutical and military industry?

[@RS-uh7rz]

Orban, too young to remember 1956. I'll never forget.

[@ladyd8339]

He is a big part of the WEF! That can't be good! The Netherlands outed him!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@JarodFarrant]

0:51 imagine one of those kids seeing the new secretary of the most powerful military alliance” hey that’s my teacher!🤯” 😂

[@BohdanMelnychuk]

Yeah that is fancy, I didn't know that about him. The Netherlands seems to be a fun country. The PM teaches kiddos as a hobby. The King flies passenger jets.

[@telebubba5527]

They are used to it. He's been our PM for 14 years now. So many people have had teachings from him.

[@arianhrodkeltoi8104]

Kaja Kallas is going to work with Rutte, as EU top representative for the same subjects. She's replacing Josep Borrel.

[@shadeburst]

We hope that Rutte will keep a calm head and not lead NATO into WW3 as Kallas would have.

[@motherstar1]

Is it possible to kick a nation out of NATO? Orban needs to go! If Hungary doesn't get rid of him, NATO should get rid of Hungary if possible.

[@kreb7]

Greecks wants to know if there is a way ?

[@KevinAdams26]

While I support this sentiment, neither organization has a "kick out"/expel clause/procedure. This reform is desperately needed!

[@antoniescargo1529]

I live in Hungary for that reason. I hope they wake up sooner than later.

[@kreb7]

@@antoniescargo1529 when is the next elections ?

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

Why do you think that Hungary should be kicked out from a so called 'defence alliance for members' for disagreeing with their warmonger politics and helping a non-NATO member in a war their losing? All other NATO members could help Ukraine in any way they want outside NATO. Also it is pretty funny how the NATO overcome on the violations of the Hungarian minority rights there and the direct military threats of some of the Ukrainian military/political voices against a NATO member Hungary. It is pretty pathetic what NATO makes.

[@kiwidutch9778]

Hi name is not pronounced 'Roote', the letter 'u' in his surname is pronounced like 'uh' as when you'd say 'Uh ?? as in "What do you mean" ?? His reputation in Holland is more that of a prolific liar, who only remembers things that he wants to remember.

[@peterblok3496]

History will judge about this choice. Will it be war or peace.

[@mango2005]

I personally think that Trumps warnings did influence the increase in European defence spending a lot. I dont support Trump but Germany had been slacking a lot on this for many years. They are at 2% in 2024 though.

[@TimMountjoy-zy2fd]

Ha ha I'd give Putin the top marks for getting Germany up their spending to 2%

[@whatwhat3432523]

Maybe it was Obamas warning as he was much harder on that line? Or maybe it was George Bush`s warning, or NATO generals warnings, or european leaders themselves that have been yapping about it for 20 years+. Or pehaps it could be Russias aggression. lol

[@porecemusnox8805]

"In 2014, NATO Heads of State and Government agreed to commit 2% of their national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending, to help ensure the Alliance's continued military readiness." This predates his presidency. What DID indeed drive spending up - and rightfully so - was his erradic behavior regarding the alliance ... and the war in Ukraine - not so much his "policy" approach.

[@Ikkeligeglad]

We in Europe don't care about what Trump say, no the reason we invest more in military is the war in Ukraine, sorry if I hurt your feelings

[@Kurtofon]

It's not exactly a mystery why Germany has not spent any money on their military so slacking, in my opinion is the wrong word to use.

[@harryviking6347]

I am certain this choice of person is the best we could hope for!

[@josvandencamp8441]

I think he will do well.

[@alicejyi4705]

Rutte can be a good diplomat !

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

But won't be.

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@_DeadEnd_ Political reality in Europe 2024.

[@Paul-xy8wt]

Much much better as a clown

[@ExecutorElassus]

Boy, imagine if Kaja Kallas hadn't been nudged out -- of all things, for being too much of a hardliner against Putin and the Muscovy -- and we could have her leading NATO in the next phase of the war.

[@marinblaze]

Well you can always volounteer to go to the front, there is a international legion

[@kennethlandert8350]

Let's see him get a grip on that budget. UNWRA should be defunded!!!

[@articledimension-im6ij]

Have ya got the guts to stop the war and negotiate thats the question.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Orban sucks.

[@candelas31]

Mark Rutte is a good pick and Viktor should be out.

[@GerardBoer]

In Holland people hate him

[@BlacktulipSF]

all hope is for Kaja Kallas.

[@DutchSkeptic]

He's become very unpopular for leading the Netherlands for 14 years, but paradoxically, I think he's quite qualified for leading Nato. It's a very different role.

[@ferencaltrichter1423]

Hi. I'm from Hungary. I am not pro-Orbán. (I would prefer a healthy democracy over what we got.) We are told by Hungarian experts that Hungary does support Ukraine in many ways: gasoline/oil, electricity is allowed to pass through, non-lethal aid is also provided. Etc Also Hungarian minority in Ukraine is also kind-of oppressed... (Forced to learn subjects in Ukrainian even if they are living in the few remaining areas where they speak Hungarian, etc. Ukraine agreed to start complying to minority protection laws recently...) One more thing: afaik NATO could never force Hungary to go fight for Ukraine (Orbán got an empty promise that he can sell at home), as NATO is a defensive alliance, Ukraine is not a NATO country...

[@percyfaith11]

If someone is living in a country the education and official business should be in the language of that country. It important that all members of a country be able to speak a common language. I see nothing wrong with requiring the Ukranian language be used in Ukranian schools. Minority protection laws? Protection from what? If someone does not wish to be Ukrainian, why do they live there?

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@percyfaith11 Maybe you should check minority rights in EU... Even in the West there are bilingual countries.

[@percyfaith11]

@@TenylegMinekez-uc7co Yes, in those bilingual countries people are more interested in dividing than they are in uniting. Everybody's got a gripe.

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@percyfaith11 Well, self-determination is basic human rights by international law. Supporting minority language use is part of the EU rules. But Hungary had this treaty with Ukraine from the independence of Ukraine and it was violated from 2014, also other atrocities happened.

[@percyfaith11]

@@TenylegMinekez-uc7co yeah, the atrocities that happened were that the russian-speaking minority tried to revolt and secede from Ukraine. That's called a rebellion. They don't have that right under any EU law.

[@derealiteit]

In deze verziekte wereld kan je ver komen met de juiste vrienden.

[@adrianrichards247]

Excellent Choice …Well respected- however he may need to grasp the nettle of HUNGARY and its att@chment to Putin.

[@fabianabongo6284]

Hungary opts out, then Turkey, then Slovakia, Austria, France (under Marie), then Greece...then more.

[@Shining237]

These geniuses have done enough damage to Ukraine. Negotiations are badly needed 🕊️ to save precious lives 💞

[@richardm4825]

Fascist Russia can't be trusted.

[@TLCTLC-cg6cm]

This is the guy that said "BRICS is just a hobby club"....

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

He was right.

[@Djiejejdj]

​@Thor.Jorgensen he's in for a surprise then. Since BRICS are the global majority.

[@Djiejejdj]

​@@Thor.Jorgensen he is IN DENIAL😬

[@Djiejejdj]

​@@Thor.Jorgensen your little Norway country is nothing. A JOKE. BRICS has got Saudi Arabia and all major players except for the declining "West".

[@ryanthompson1981]

It is

[@kolle128]

FFS. Nato is (supposed to be) a deffensive allience. Hungary never had any obligation of supporting Ukraine. How is this even a discussion point.

[@astridtikal9738]

the question is, how long Nato will exist , President Orban is very wise

[@mythvalentine5822]

Mark is Hero, Many friends and family value the man deeply. People will always complain, and some things could have gone better. But there is no one I would rather have as Nato Chief in these times, with his abilities and character. Absolute Legend of a Man, facing so many tough situations. Walk in his shoes, and stand for the times he had to go through. Don't think many could have taken the pressure.

[@peacedreamerable]

If he is a man with any family values, he would talk peace not war.

[@Paul-xy8wt]

@@peacedreamerable exactly, watch him as he gets savagely exposed and humiliated by Gideon van Meijeren in the Dutch parliament, you see his true colours there,all in the shades of brown😂

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

NATO chiefs has no power. That position is symbolic.

[@ikke5105]

I am sure that Pol pot was also liked by his family, that is never something that defines a man. And yes, some may complain about people for no reason at all, but in Rutte's case, the list is too long to complain about everything this guy did. For the Netherlands, good-riddance mark, may you never come back

[@rj8u]

Instead of letting Hungary to opp out of supporting NATO the NATO countries should vote out Hungary out of NATO alliance.

[@coco-wd2kg]

you change the secretary but the boss remains the same.

[@Private_Joe]

Capable is the key word. If so, we need him badly

[@pe7893]

he is not

[@padrinoDK]

Remember dear you KZbinrs, that bots are dominating these comments. Be very critical of what you read here. Very easy for bad actors to attempt to sway us

[@golmgolm]

that's what a bot would say

[@80-80.]

@@golmgolmguys just check the comment history of this user (golmgolm) and you see exactly where he is coming from.

[@padrinoDK]

@@golmgolm 🤖

[@vanceofthetube]

Is that you Stoltie?😂

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@golmgolm NAFO bots are strong these days.

[@XKS99]

I thought NATO is a defensive alliance. Why does Hungary need a waiver to not send money and weapons to a non-NATO state? That doesn’t make any sense.

[@ruudgreat9810]

CIA bots ?

[@wayneoliver5987]

He hasn’t taken over yet that concession could be removed before or if he ever takes the reins of POWER IN NATO.

[@George76124]

Rutte is great to stay at job..nothing else matters to him.

[@catalina5382]

Iohannis is far worse, trust me. Sincerely, a Romanian that lives in the Netherlands

[@miramaric4383]

Yes man .

[@tiadiad]

He spilled his coffee and then cleaned up his own mess??? What a hero! I am so happy that cameras were there to help us witness his glorious deed!

[@pjhgerlach]

There are always camera's in the Dutch parlement. 🙄

[@PhilipZeplinDK]

@@pjhgerlach yes, but how would that help him astroturfing to admit that?

[@pjhgerlach]

@@PhilipZeplinDK Rutte is just being Dutch. That's all. Some people still have a hard time accepting that.

[@tommy2cents492]

I've more respect for people who clean up a mess than for those who make a mess... (or think they are too good to clean up a mess)

[@TenylegMinekez-uc7co]

@@tommy2cents492 Thwn you are not keen for the USA. 😁

[@johnauner671]

I thought Orbann and Hungary were allied with Putin and Russia.

[@alextobias1320]

Must strong leadership combine with good Foriegn Policy not afraid of War!