Romania remains the only NATO member yet to endorse Rutte. This decision follows a deal finalized between Orban and current NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Despite his past vetoes, Orban is now expected to adopt a policy of constructive abstention. Orban’s stance often aligns with Russian interests due to his close ties with Vladimir Putin.

Jens Stoltenberg publicly supports Rutte’s candidacy, emphasizing the need for continuity in NATO leadership. However, both Slovakia and Romania initially opposed Rutte but later Slovakia withdrew its opposition.

Watch the full interview to get the full picture explained by our guest Péter Balázs, a former European commissioner and minister of foreign affairs of Hungary