Hungary and Slovakia Endorse Mark Rutte for NATO Secretary-General

The outgoing Dutch prime minister's bid gains momentum as Romania remains the last holdout.

Rutte's candidacy now has the backing of 31 NATO members, with only Romania still opposed.
Hungary lifted its veto after Rutte assured no mandatory participation in NATO's Ukraine support plans.
Slovakia's support was secured in exchange for Dutch assistance with air defense equipment.
Rutte's assurances align with a deal made between Hungary and current NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.
Turkey had previously lifted its opposition to Rutte's bid in April.