NATO Chief Stoltenberg Could Stay On as Nations Bicker on Successor
- Frederiksen, UK’s Wallace viewed as possible successors
- Stoltenberg has helmed alliance during turbulent times
Jens Stoltenberg
Photographer: Valeria Mongelli/BloombergNATO countries are increasingly likely to ask Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to remain for another year as they struggle to reach a consensus on his successor ahead of next month’s summit, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Stoltenberg has led the alliance since 2014, and his tenure is set to end in October. President Joe Biden met Tuesday in Washington with Stoltenberg, days after he met with a candidate to replace him, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. That led to speculation Frederiksen was a front-runner for the job, despite recent denials by Frederiksen that she is a candidate.