While I suppose Rutte could somehow drop dead tomorrow, I think this is incredibly unlikely at this point... 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/07/04/biden-pushing-ursula-von-der-leyen-nato-head-ben-wallace/

Brussels chief has emerged as frontrunner amid difficulties finding a successor to Jens Stoltenberg, who has had his term extended

Joe Biden pushes for Ursula von der Leyen to be Nato chief

Apparently, the US favors her. Will extend the close time if necessary. 

Resolves YES if she becomes the 14th secretary general of NATO.  

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