Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, have also expressed interest in taking up this strategic position

At a conference in Washington, the Estonian head of government Kaja Kallas expressed her interest in being considered for the post of NATO secretary general. She would like to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as the leader of the North Atlantic Alliance. In an affirmative response to a question about her interest in the top job, Kallas openly expressed her desire to contribute to the North Atlantic Alliance.

With an impressive track record as a critic of russia's policy within the EU and NATO, Kallas has consistently advocated strengthening defense plans for the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In the current context of geopolitical tensions, these countries, sharing borders with russia, have become a focal point for security discussions in the region, reports Politico. 

However, NATO diplomats have suggested that the Estonian leader's aggressive style could generate reservations among some alliance members. The decision to choose a new leader for NATO is becoming crucial, and Kallas seems to offer a clear and determined perspective.

Jens Stoltenberg has been NATO secretary-general since 2014 and has announced he will step down in October 2024. He has already had his mandate extended four times, despite increasing pressure from russian actions and geopolitical uncertainties.

While Kaja Kallas has expressed her desire to lead NATO, other European leaders, such as the incumbent Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, have also expressed interest in taking up this strategic position. The election will have significant implications in a context where tensions between NATO and russia persist.