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Remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken13 Nov. 2024 to stay the course, that we have to ramp up defence production on the US side here in Europe. That we have to do more in terms of spending, and that we have to do more to make sure that Ukraine can prevail. But again, Tony, you have been four years | Opinion |
Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda13 Nov. 2024 . But we need to do more, and this was what our discussion concentrated on. We have to do more, faster, and I know that I can count on Poland to lead the way, including with your exemplary defence spending of over 4 percent of GDP. And even next year moving | Opinion |
Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk13 Nov. 2024 . You lead by example on defence spending. Here it says 4% but I believe it is now closer to 4.7% of GDP. And with that, more than any other NATO Ally. You have now the plans in place to make this happen and also to work on this, to increase this even | Opinion |
Press statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron12 Nov. 2024 cooperation. And more defence investment. The more we spend on defence, the more we reduce the risk of future conflict. And I want to welcome that France will invest more than 2% of GDP in defence this year. I also commend you for your | Opinion |
NATO Secretary General and President Macron discuss defence production and Ukraine12 Nov. 2024 for increased defence investment and robust transatlantic cooperation to ensure the Alliance’s lasting security. "The more we spend on defence, the more we reduce the risk of future conflict," said Rutte. Mr. Rutte and President Macron also discussed | News |
NATO Secretary General to visit Poland11 Nov. 2024 Newsroom NATO Secretary General visits Warsaw, commends Poland for defence spending and support to Ukraine | Pressrelease |
Doorstep by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of the meeting of the European Political Community07 Nov. 2024 would be successful in Ukraine, you would have an emboldened Russia at our border, having gained landmass, having gained the huge Defence Force of Ukraine, but also the ingenuity of Ukrainian people. So that will be a threat not only, not only to Europe | Opinion |
NATO Secretary General congratulates US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance06 Nov. 2024 -elect Trump demonstrated strong U.S. leadership throughout his first term in office – a term that turned the tide on European defence spending, improved transatlantic burden sharing, and strengthened Alliance capabilities. When President-elect Trump | News |
Joint press statements by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni05 Nov. 2024 Meloni, dear Giorgia, It is a pleasure to meet again here in the Eternal City. And thank you for welcoming me and my delegation and indeed for our discussions on a broad range of issues, all related to our defence and security. Italy is one | Opinion |
In Estonia NATO Secretary General visits a multinational battlegroup protecting the Eastern Flank23 Oct. 2024 with President Karis and Prime Minister Michal, the Secretary General praised Estonia for its significant investments in defence and its support for Ukraine. “By spending over 3% of your GDP on defence, Estonia is truly leading by example. And I know you | News |
