British media: Stoltenberg intends to compete for the next NATO Secretary General.

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29/06/2026
According to a report in the British Observer on the 28th, former British Labour Party leader and Prime Minister Starmer may be interested in running for the position of NATO Secretary General in 2028. The current NATO Secretary General, Stoltenberg, will end his term in 2028, and at that time must obtain unanimous approval from all 32 member countries in order to be re-elected, otherwise the position of Secretary General will be vacant. The selection of the new Secretary General will be carried out through informal diplomatic consultations among member countries, and the final candidate must receive unanimous approval from all member countries. According to reports, if Starmer wants to take up the position, he will need to maintain good relations with the new British Prime Minister to obtain the support of the UK government; he will also need to have political skills, which is considered a weakness for Starmer by the general public.