Hungary has officially stated its opposition to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte becoming the next NATO secretary general. The announcement was made by Hungary's foreign minister during a press conference, citing past conflicts, particularly Rutte's 2021 criticism of Hungary's anti-LGBT law, where he expressed a desire to bring Hungary to its knees over the issue. This historical grudge has influenced Hungary's current stance, as the foreign minister articulated a reluctance to support a candidate who had previously sought to pressure Hungary in such a manner. Additionally, Hungary blocked the EU from demanding an "unconditional ceasefire", further showcasing its assertive foreign policy stance.
#Hungary’s foreign minister says the country will not support Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next #NATO secretary general. https://t.co/JhDzJm6CSx
NEW - Hungary refuses to back Dutch PM for NATO chief https://t.co/tPuCV703tD
mark rutte in 2021 on hungary anti-lgbt law: “my goal is to bring hungary to its knees” on the issue hungary foreign minister in 2024, holding a grudge: “we can’t support the election of a person to nato’s secretary general, who previously wanted to force hungary on its knees”
Hungary cannot support Mark Rutte for NATO chief, minister says https://t.co/mllwHYyO5y https://t.co/tujPAqq665
⚠️ HUNGARY CANNOT SUPPORT MARK RUTTE FOR NATO CHIEF, MINISTER SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/WsOT017R9j Hungary's government cannot support Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general, Hungary's foreign minister told a press conference on Tuesday. https://t.co/GgFcx2XpcN
Also Hungary blocked the EU from demanding an unconditional ceasefire. https://t.co/OdCaqwF0NR