2023-07-05 23:49:31
The president of the United States, Joe Biden, considers that the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is the best candidate to lead NATO from 2024, reports ‘The Daily Telegraph’ citing unidentified sources in the Atlantic Alliance.
According to one of them, the American leader tried to convince German politics to lead NATO out of fear that a worthy replacement for the current Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, could not be found in the next twelve months.
“We will have a problem next year when it becomes clear that the field [del liderazgo de la OTAN] It’s no stronger than this year,” a second source commented.
In addition, another source reported that a “strong bond” has emerged in recent years between Biden and von der Leyen, which has strengthened transatlantic interaction when it comes to China, Ukraine and climate issues.
According to the article, the head of the European Commission is now “trusting Washington on intelligence issues,” a departure from the previous approach, when information from European intelligence agencies was considered primary.
The article highlights that Ursula von der Leyen’s knowledge and her excellent command of the French language can guarantee her the support of French President Emmanuel Macron. At the same time, questions may be raised about her mismanagement of the German Defense Ministry, which she led between 2013 and 2019.
The ambassadors of the 31 countries of the Alliance decided this week to extend Stoltenberg’s mandate as secretary general of the military organization for another year until September 30, 2024, which means that his successor or successor will be chosen at the summit that will have place in a year in Washington and which will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Atlantic Alliance.
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