Oct 1, 2024 · He joined NATO following a distinguished domestic and international career. Mr Rutte served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands for almost 14 years from October 2010 to July 2024. During this time, he presided over four coalition governments, proving his ability to forge consensus without compromising on his values.

Mark Rutte (Dutch: [ˈmɑr (ə)k ˈrʏtə] ⓘ; born 14 February 1967) is a Dutch politician who has served as the 14th secretary general of NATO since October 2024. [1]

Jul 23, 2025 · Rutte was selected as the next secretary-general of NATO on June 26, 2024, and he officially took office on October 1 of that year. He succeeded Jens Stoltenberg, who had held the post for a decade.

2 days ago · NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Friday’s summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska will be an important test for Putin.

2 days ago · The following is the transcript of an interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 10, 2025.

Jun 27, 2024 · On Wednesday, NATO ambassadors appointed the outgoing Dutch prime minister as the alliance’s next secretary general, its top civilian post. Rutte is scheduled to head the world’s biggest military organization from October.

Oct 2, 2024 · In his first press conference, Mark Rutte outlined his three priorities for the Alliance: keeping NATO strong; supporting Ukraine; and strengthening partnerships—all of which appear likely to maintain NATO on the same path as pursued by his predecessor.

Jun 26, 2024 · The outgoing Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, has been formally selected as the next NATO secretary general, the military alliance announced Wednesday, coming at a pivotal time as it grapples...

2 days ago · NATO secretary-general optimistic about Trump meeting with Putin "We have seen President Trump putting incredible pressure on Russia," Mark Rutte said.

Oct 1, 2024 · Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte became the fourth Dutch citizen on Tuesday to lead the 32-nation military alliance NATO, during a time marked by Russian aggression and indifferent American leadership.