Mark Rutte

This would be a strategic move from the position of individual states, as we have long neglected defence and security and have relied on the US. However, the situation is also very serious, and we are seeing continued Russian aggression against Ukraine, and Mark Rutte agrees with security experts that Russia will be able to attack a NATO state within five years. Martin Vokálek, the executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Horizont 24.

The newly elected NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte went on his first working visit to Ukraine. He assured President Volodymyr Zelensky that he wants member countries to continue to support Ukraine and strengthen defense. Experts say they don't expect a change in the direction of the North Atlantic Alliance with the new chief, while warning that under the circumstances it will be the most difficult for him to keep the alliance together. For ČT24 comments Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute Danielle Piatkiewicz.

The King of the Netherlands inaugurated the new government of Prime Minister Dick Schoof. A former intelligence chief and non-partisan, replaced Mark Rutte, who had been Prime Minister of the Netherlands for 14 years and now faces a high-profile career in NATO. The new governing coalition consists of four parties, including the far right. What can be expected from the new Dutch government at European level? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, comments on the situation for ČRo Plus.

Our research fellow Michal Vít was a guest on the 90' TV show of ČT24, where he commented on the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands.