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Mark Rutte
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- Born 14 February 1967
- Age 57
- Birth Place The Hague Netherlands
- Profession Politician, Historian, Teacher
- Political Party People's Party For Freedom And Democracy
- In Office Prime Minister Of The Netherlands 14 October 2010 - 2 July 2024, Leader Of The People's Party For Freedom And Democracy 31 May 2006 - 14 August 2023, State Secretary For Education, Culture And Science 17 June 2004 - 27 June 2006, State Secretary For Social Affairs And Employment 22 July 2002 - 17 June 2004, Member Of The House Of Representatives 31 March 2021 - 10 January 2022
- Residence The Hague
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Mark Rutte BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 06 Jan 2025
Mark Rutte: A Pragmatic Leader’s Long Reign Born 14 February 1967, Mark Rutte served as the Netherlands’ Prime Minister from 2010 to 2024, the longest tenure in Dutch history. His political career began in 2002, joining Jan Peter Balkenende’s cabinets after a business management ca...
Mark Rutte PERSONAL LIFE
| Education | Leiden University (BA, MA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Mark Rutte
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of the Netherlands | 14 October 2010 - 2 July 2024 |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | 30 January 2003 - 26 May 2003 |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | 28 June 2006 - 13 October 2010 |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | 20 September 2012 - 4 November 2012 |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | 23 March 2017 - 25 October 2017 |
MARK RUTTE NEWS
'We'll have to learn Russian': NATO chief rings alarm, says Russia's quarterly ammo output dwarfs that of coalition
July 08, 2025 7:21 pm
Last year, a CNN report, citing NATO intelligence sources, revealed that Russia was producing 250,000 artillery munitions per month, or about 3 million a year -- nearly three times the collective capacity of US and Europe.
NATO set to approve new military purchases as part of a major defense spending hike
June 05, 2025 1:37 pm
“Today we decide on the capability targets. From there, we will assess the gaps we have..." said NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security
November 24, 2024 1:01 am
It appeared to be Rutte's first meeting with Trump since his November 5 election.
NATO appoints outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general
June 27, 2024 6:24 pm
Secretaries general chair meetings and guide often delicate consultations among member countries to ensure the organisation, which operates on consensus, can function smoothly.
Mark Rutte: From Dutch prime minister to NATO's next secretary general
June 26, 2024 10:16 pm
During his time as prime minister of the Netherlands, Rutte demonstrated a steady hand in managing coalition governments and navigating complex international affairs, making him a natural choice to lead the 32-member military alliance.
New NATO chief Mark Rutte faces balancing act
June 26, 2024 6:14 pm
As NATO secretary-general, Rutte's main task will be to balance out the conflicting interests of NATO's 32 members so it can speak with one united voice. His predecessor, Norway's Jens Stoltenberg, was a stoic master of this balancing act. "Stick to your message" was his key credo for ensuring communicative success
'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief
June 20, 2024 10:53 pm
Rutte's appointment could be sealed by a meeting of NATO ambassadors in the coming days, or when President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts meet for a summit in Washington on July 9-11.
Dutch PM Rutte to succeed Stoltenberg as NATO chief: Reports
June 19, 2024 12:55 am
Speaking at a news conference alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, Stoltenberg neither confirmed nor denied the media report.
Dutch PM Rutte in strong position to become NATO chief after getting US, UK backing
February 22, 2024 7:57 pm
Stoltenberg's successor when he steps down in October will take office at a crucial juncture, tasked with sustaining NATO members' support for Ukraine's costly defence against Russia's invasion while guarding against any escalation that would draw the alliance directly into a war with Russia.
Watch: UK PM Rishi Sunak gets locked out of 10 Downing Street briefly with Dutch PM
December 09, 2023 4:00 pm
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte discussed a range of issues including the Middle East, Ukraine and illegal migration
