BRUSSELS, Belgium: Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.

Multiple diplomats put the veteran well ahead of other hopefuls — including Estonian premier Kaja Kallas and Latvia's top diplomat Krisjanis Karins — jostling to take over from the alliance's current boss Jens Stoltenberg next year.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details