Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte’s candidacy for NATO chief
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte’s candidacy for NATO chief

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey has told its NATO allies that Ankara will back the Netherlands’ outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s candidacy for the military alliance’s secretary general position, a senior Turkish official said Monday. Incumbent NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, a former Norwegian prime minister who has been NATO’s top civilian official since 2014, is nearing the end of his term. NATO members Turkey and Hungary had earlier expressed reservations about Rutte’s candidacy, and Erdogan made no commitments during a joint news conference with Rutte on Friday. NATO officials and envoys want the nomination for Stoltenberg’s successor wrapped up by the end of April, before competition for top European Union jobs begins in earnest around the June 6-9 elections.

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NATO leader Rutte: The Netherlands must significantly boost defense spending
3 weeks ago

NATO leader Rutte: The Netherlands must significantly boost defense spending

NL Times  

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for substantial increases in defense spending by the Netherlands, emphasizing that the current NATO guideline of 2 percent of national income is insufficient for long-term security. As a former Dutch prime minister who was initially slow to meet NATO’s two percent goal, Rutte acknowledged the challenges of reallocating resources. The Netherlands currently adheres to …

Mark Rutte dismisses Trump fears as he takes reins at NATO
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Rutte dismisses Trump fears as he takes reins at NATO

The Hindu  

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming U.S. elections and pledged to keep backing Ukraine, as he assumed leadership of the world's most powerful military alliance. "I'm determined to prepare NATO for the challenges of the future," Rutte said as he formally took over as Secretary General …

Mark Rutte set for NATO top job amid Ukraine, US uncertainty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Rutte set for NATO top job amid Ukraine, US uncertainty

Hindustan Times  

* Mark Rutte set for NATO top job amid Ukraine, US uncertainty Dutch ex-premier takes over from Jens Stoltenberg * Rutte is staunch supporter of Ukraine * He has told Europeans to 'stop whining' about Trump * Rutte charged with forging consensus among 32 allies By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, - Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO …

NATO names Dutch PM Rutte as next boss
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO names Dutch PM Rutte as next boss

The Hindu  

NATO's 32 nations on Wednesday appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance's next head, handing him the job at a crucial moment with Russia on the march in Ukraine and U.S. elections looming. Mr. Rutte will take over from Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on October 1 after major powers — spearheaded by the United States — wrapped …

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte picked as next Nato chief
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte picked as next Nato chief

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte …

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte is new NATO chief: From Putin to Trump, a look at challenges waiting for him
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte is new NATO chief: From Putin to Trump, a look at challenges waiting for him

Firstpost  

Mark Rutte, the departing PM of the Netherlands and recently appointed as the next NATO chief, will assume leadership of the Western military alliance during a precarious period. We take a look at the critical issues that will demand Rutte’s immediate attention when he assumes office in October Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte looks on, on the day of …

Mark Rutte is named NATO chief. He’ll need all his consensus-building skills from Dutch politics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Mark Rutte is named NATO chief. He’ll need all his consensus-building skills from Dutch politics

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics, Mark Rutte got to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners. On Wednesday, NATO ambassadors appointed the outgoing Dutch prime minister as the alliance’s next secretary general, its top civilian post. Rutte will be congratulated by …

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next secretary-general
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next secretary-general

The Hindu  

NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organisation at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine. “I warmly welcome NATO allies’ choice of Mark Rutte as my successor,” Mr. Stoltenberg said. Several obstacles had stood in Rutte’s way of security …

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine. “I warmly welcome NATO allies’ choice of Mark Rutte as my successor,” Stoltenberg said. Secretaries general chair meetings and guide often delicate …

Rutte says NATO ‘cornerstone of collective security’ as he is named chief
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rutte says NATO ‘cornerstone of collective security’ as he is named chief

Al Jazeera  

Dutch PM says it’s a ‘tremendous honour’ after he is appointed to lead the alliance from October. Transatlantic military alliance NATO has appointed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next chief, entrusting him with the leadership role during a critical time for European security amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. “I know I am leaving NATO in good hands.” Stoltenberg, …

‘Teflon Mark’ Rutte named NATO chief. He’ll need his consensus-building skills from Dutch politics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Teflon Mark’ Rutte named NATO chief. He’ll need his consensus-building skills from Dutch politics

LA Times  

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, right, greets the Netherland’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte during arrivals for a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11, 2023. On Wednesday, NATO ambassadors appointed the outgoing Dutch prime minister as the alliance’s next secretary general, its top civilian post. Securing the job of NATO chief required all of Rutte’s diplomatic skills as he …

Rutte's NATO honeymoon looks set to be sweet but short
6 months ago

Rutte's NATO honeymoon looks set to be sweet but short

China Daily  

The flag of NATO. Some analysts believe that in the context of Donald Trump's possible reelection as US president and the general concern that he will weaken the US' support for Ukraine, it is more conducive to the running-in between all parties to let Rutte, who has a good relationship with Trump, serve as the next NATO chief. Although these …

Rutte's NATO honeymoon looks set to be sweet but short
6 months ago

Rutte's NATO honeymoon looks set to be sweet but short

China Daily  

The flag of NATO. Some analysts believe that in the context of Donald Trump's possible reelection as US president and the general concern that he will weaken the US' support for Ukraine, it is more conducive to the running-in between all parties to let Rutte, who has a good relationship with Trump, serve as the next NATO chief. Although these …

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte
6 months ago

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday thanked Romania for its president withdrawing from the race to lead NATO, saying the move would help ensure the Western military alliance stays properly focused. Their meeting Friday at the State Department came just a day after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis dropped out of the running for NATO’s top job, clearing the way …

Mark Rutte will be next NATO chief: Who is outgoing Dutch PM?
6 months ago

Mark Rutte will be next NATO chief: Who is outgoing Dutch PM?

Firstpost  

Mark Rutte, who has been in office since 2010, is the Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister. Known as a consensus builder who has helmed multiple coalition governments, Rutte is a fierce advocate of Ukraine and a strong critic of Vladimir Putin Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will be the next NATO chief. Dutch’s outgoing prime minister Mark Rutte will be …

‘Teflon Mark’ Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief
6 months ago

‘Teflon Mark’ Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics, Mark Rutte got to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners. Rutte’s appointment could be sealed by a meeting of NATO ambassadors in the coming days, or when President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts meet …

Rutte seals NATO top job after lone rival drops out
6 months ago

Rutte seals NATO top job after lone rival drops out

The Hindu  

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on June 20 clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance, after sole challenger Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pulled out. Mr. Rutte will come in at a perilous moment for the Western allies as Russia's war in Ukraine drags on and Donald Trump battles to …

Romania says yes, clearing the way for Mark Rutte to head Nato
6 months ago

Romania says yes, clearing the way for Mark Rutte to head Nato

Dutch News  

Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is now set to take over as secretary general of Nato, following the withdrawal of Romania’s candidate Klaus Iohannis. Rutte will be the fourth Dutch leader of Nato, following Dirk Stikker, Joseph Luns and Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. Outgoing secretary general Jens Stoltenberg told a meeting in Canada on Wednesday that Rutte is a …

Romania says yes, clearing the way for Mark Rutte to head Nato
6 months ago

Romania says yes, clearing the way for Mark Rutte to head Nato

Dutch News  

Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is now set to take over as secretary general of Nato, following the withdrawal of Romania’s candidate Klaus Iohannis. Rutte will be the fourth Dutch leader of Nato, following Dirk Stikker, Joseph Luns and Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. Outgoing secretary general Jens Stoltenberg told a meeting in Canada on Wednesday that Rutte is a …

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania’s president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
6 months ago

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania’s president withdraws from the race for NATO chief

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Romania’s president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO’s next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world’s biggest military organization from October. It should allow NATO to put on a show of unity and demonstrate solidarity with war-ravaged Ukraine when U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts meet …

Mark Rutte, Denmark outgoing PM, set to be next NATO chief after Orban drops candidacy
6 months ago

Mark Rutte, Denmark outgoing PM, set to be next NATO chief after Orban drops candidacy

India TV News  

Mark Rutte is set to become the next head of NATO after Klaus Iohannis, the Romanian president, has withdrawn from the race to become the next Nato secretary-general, The Guardian reported on Thursday. Rutte’s assurances, contained in a letter to Prime Minister Orbán, remove a major obstacle to him becoming the next NATO secretary-general — the organization’s top civilian official. …

Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte
6 months ago

Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte

Al Jazeera  

All other NATO members had already backed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next chief of the alliance. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has withdrawn from the race to lead NATO, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next secretary-general of the transatlantic military alliance. This week, Hungary lifted its veto on Rutte’s candidacy …

Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections
6 months ago

Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Hungary on Tuesday lifted its veto on Mark Rutte becoming the next head of NATO after the outgoing Dutch prime minister gave written guarantees that he would not force the country to take part in the military alliance’s new plans to provide support to Ukraine. Rutte’s assurances, contained in a letter to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, remove a …

Hungary backs Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte for top Nato job
6 months ago

Hungary backs Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte for top Nato job

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is virtually assured of the top job at Nato now that Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has agreed to back him. Rutte and Orbán met for an “open conversation” that “focused on the future” on Monday evening and on Tuesday afternoon, Orbán said in a social media post that “Hungary is ready to support PM …

Hungary backs Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte for top Nato job
6 months ago

Hungary backs Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte for top Nato job

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte is virtually assured of the top job at Nato now that Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has agreed to back him. Rutte and Orbán met for an “open conversation” that “focused on the future” on Monday evening and on Tuesday afternoon, Orbán said in a social media post that “Hungary is ready to support PM …

Mark Rutte nears Nato job after "open talks" with Orbán
6 months ago

Mark Rutte nears Nato job after "open talks" with Orbán

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has had what his spokesman described as “open conversation” with Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán on the fringes of the EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Monday. Orbán said earlier this month that he had two main conditions for backing Rutte, the first a matter of honour, the second a military claim. In terms of …

Mark Rutte nears Nato job after "open talks" with Orbán
6 months ago

Mark Rutte nears Nato job after "open talks" with Orbán

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has had what his spokesman described as “open conversation” with Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán on the fringes of the EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Monday. Orbán said earlier this month that he had two main conditions for backing Rutte, the first a matter of honour, the second a military claim. In terms of …

Orban says Hungary ‘ready’ to back Dutch PM Rutte’s NATO chief bid
6 months ago

Orban says Hungary ‘ready’ to back Dutch PM Rutte’s NATO chief bid

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after Rutte offered assurances he wouldn’t force Hungary to partake in NATO plans to provide support to Kyiv. Hungary’s Prime Minister Victor Orban has backed Mark Rutte to become the next head of NATO after the outgoing Dutch prime minister gave written guarantees that he would not force the country to take part in the military alliance’s new …

Slovakia still undecided about Rutte as next NATO leader
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia still undecided about Rutte as next NATO leader

NL Times  

Slovakia was still undecided about whether it will back outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next leader of NATO. Until ten days ago, Hungary had indicated it would prefer Iohannis, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had only distaste for Rutte's candidacy. Orbán seemed to open the door to the Dutch politician by saying that he needed assurance …

Nato hopeful Rutte should show Hungary more respect, Orbán says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nato hopeful Rutte should show Hungary more respect, Orbán says

Dutch News  

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has outlined his conditions for backing Dutch premier Mark Rutte as the new Nato chief in an interview with local news magazine Mandiner. In the interview, Orbán said if Rutte is asking for Hungary’s support for the Nato top job, he has to show the country more respect and “say something” about his earlier statements. …

Dutch PM Mark Rutte remains optimistic about Nato job
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch PM Mark Rutte remains optimistic about Nato job

Dutch News  

Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said he is “definitely optimistic” about being appointed new secretary general of Nato, but that the job is not yet a certainty. Romania, Slovakia and Hungary still have to approve Rutte’s appointment, which must be unanimous, but Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this week he is still not convinced by the …

Dutch PM Mark Rutte remains optimistic about Nato job
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch PM Mark Rutte remains optimistic about Nato job

Dutch News  

Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said he is “definitely optimistic” about being appointed new secretary general of Nato, but that the job is not yet a certainty. Romania, Slovakia and Hungary still have to approve Rutte’s appointment, which must be unanimous, but Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this week he is still not convinced by the …

Decision over new NATO boss likely shelved till June: report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Decision over new NATO boss likely shelved till June: report

NL Times  

Mark Rutte may have to wait longer before finding out whether he will become the new Secretary General of NATO. On Wednesday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that his country “certainly cannot support a man” who previously tried to “bring Hungary to its knees” for NATO chief. They also create space for other countries to “ask for things” in …

Half of Dutch think Rutte should step down as PM when taking NATO job
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Half of Dutch think Rutte should step down as PM when taking NATO job

NL Times  

Over half of Netherlands residents think Mark Rutte should immediately step down as outgoing Prime Minister if he is announced as the new Secretary General of NATO. If that happens, most Dutch think Johan Remkes should take over as outgoing Prime Minister while the Cabinet formation process continues, EenVandaag reported after surveying 23,118 members of its opinion panel. A quarter …

How not to botch the upcoming EU leadership reshuffle
10 months ago

How not to botch the upcoming EU leadership reshuffle

Hindustan Times  

Featuring on a criminal “wanted” list usually crimps one’s options for future employment. Reports that Kaja Kallas is one of a slew of Baltic politicians the Kremlin wants to arrest—something to do with removing Soviet war memorials—may help her candidacy in the upcoming scramble for top EU jobs. Who gets which top Euro job is traditionally decided by the EU’s …

Professor: Rutte can be both NATO leader and Dutch PM, but it’s ill-advised
10 months ago

Professor: Rutte can be both NATO leader and Dutch PM, but it’s ill-advised

NL Times  

If outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte is appointed Secretary General of NATO before there is a new Cabinet, Rutte can remain Prime Minister. The position as supreme head of NATO is "not necessarily incompatible" with the office of prime minister, but in practice it is undesirable, said Bert van den Braak, specialist professor of parliamentary history and parliamentary system. Overall, …

Britain backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato chief after Ben Wallace is snubbed for the job
10 months ago

Britain backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato chief after Ben Wallace is snubbed for the job

Daily Mail  

Britain has given its backing to outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato chief. After Ben Wallace was snubbed for the job, No 10 said Mr Rutte has 'serious defence and security credentials' to be the alliance's next secretary-general. Britain has given its backing to outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato …

Turkiye's Erdogan submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to Parliament for ratification
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkiye's Erdogan submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to Parliament for ratification

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkiye’s parliament for ratification, his office said on October 23, bringing the Nordic country a step closer to membership in the military alliance. A brief statement from the presidential communications directorate said Mr. Erdogan had signed the protocol on Sweden's NATO accession, which was then …

Turkey’s president submits protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to parliament for ratification
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkey’s president submits protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification, his office said Monday, bringing the Nordic country a step closer to membership in the military alliance. A brief statement from the presidential communications directorate said Erdogan had signed the protocol on Sweden’s NATO accession, which was then …

Turkey’s president submits protocol to parliament for Sweden’s admission into NATO
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkey’s president submits protocol to parliament for Sweden’s admission into NATO

LA Times  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan waits for the start of a meeting during a NATO summit in July in Vilnius, Lithuania. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification, his office said Monday, bringing the Nordic country a step closer to membership in the military alliance. A brief statement …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submits protocol for Sweden's admission to NATO
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submits protocol for Sweden's admission to NATO

India TV News  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a protocol for the admission of Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation for ratification after repeated delays, according to his office on Monday. Erdogan had delayed the ratification of Sweden's NATO membership over claims of Stockholm failing to take a clear stance against Kurdish militants and other groups he considers to be …

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after months of back-and-forth with western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a bill on Sweden’s NATO membership bid to parliament, after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over the issue. Since parliament reopened, however, Turkish officials have repeatedly said Stockholm needed to take more concrete steps …

Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey made a surprise pledge to drop its opposition to Sweden joining NATO, paving the way for the Nordic country to become a member of the Western military alliance. Ustum described Turkey’s statements over the Quran-burnings as “a tool in the negotiations.” adding that “for Turkey it was mainly about terrorist organizations.” TURKEY WANTS F-16 FIGHTER JETS FROM …

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Al Jazeera  

Ankara supports Stockholm’s bid after it receives backing on key conditions that range from buying US F-16s to visa-free travel to Europe’s Schengen area. However, Turkey also sought a general normalisation and improvement in its relations with the EU countries and the US in general through Sweden’s process, using it as a peg,” Dalay told Al Jazeera. According to a …

Erdogan links Sweden's NATO membership to Turkey's EU accession
1 year, 5 months ago

Erdogan links Sweden's NATO membership to Turkey's EU accession

Firstpost  

After membership negotiations began in 2005, during Erdogan’s first term as prime minister, Turkey’s application to join the EU was put on hold for many years In an unexpected move, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday that the EU should pave the way for Ankara’s admission before Turkey’s parliament supports Sweden’s application to join the NATO military alliance. After …

Erdogan says Turkey could approve Sweden's NATO membership if Europeans 'open way' to Turkey E.U. bid
1 year, 5 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey could approve Sweden's NATO membership if Europeans 'open way' to Turkey E.U. bid

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country could approve Sweden’s membership in NATO if European nations “open the way” to Turkey’s bid to join the European Union. Mr. Erdogan, whose country has been holding off its final approval to Sweden’s NATO membership, made the comments in Ankara on July 10 before departing to the alliance’s summit meeting in Vilnius, …

If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan
1 year, 5 months ago

If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says EU should open the way for his country to join the bloc before Ankara approves Sweden’s NATO membership. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he would back Sweden’s NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara. “First, open the way for Turkey’s membership in the European Union, and then we will open it …

‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to back Sweden’s bid to join NATO after a year of blocking the move, citing Turkish security concerns. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Monday that Erdogan agreed to forward Sweden’s membership bid to Turkey’s parliament. ‘At the gates of the EU’ Earlier on Monday, Erdogan had upped the stakes further by demanding …

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support early Saturday for Ukraine joining NATO, saying the war-torn country deserves to join the alliance. “There is no doubt that Ukraine deserves NATO membership,” Erdogan told reporters, His support for Ukraine comes as Turkey has been holding off giving its final approval to Sweden joining NATO, saying Stockholm is not effectively …

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