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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte assures that the Alliance will remain "united and strong, regardless of the outcome of the presidential elections in France in 2027, in the context of fears of a possible victory of the right extreme. NATO Chief warns, at the same time, of the threat represented by Russia and urges the allies not to be "naive."
The NATO secretary general was speaking against the backdrop of the crushing election victory of Germany's far-right AfD in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, a result that has rocked the country's political status quo.
Even if the radical right comes to power in important NATO countries like France, little will change for Russia and Ukraine, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. According to him, support for Ukraine and the rearmament of Europe will continue.
NATO will stay 'strong' whoever wins French election: Chief Mark Rutte
Mark Rutte, NATO's chief, affirmed the alliance's resilience irrespective of France's upcoming presidential election results. He is optimistic that the new president will maintain defense spending and continue backing Ukraine. Rutte also warned against the long-term dangers posed by Russia to European security while noting recent political changes in Germany.
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that the alliance will remain strong regardless of who wins next year's French presidential election.
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