“In the face of the ongoing war in Ukraine, there are numerous agreements among NATO member states, so this is not the best moment for changes. Jens Stoltenberg has proven his ability to mediate and find common ground, which is now extremely important,” Dr. Bonikowska stated.
At the same time, the position of NATO Secretary General plays a crucial role in all negotiations, especially in a situation where we are dealing with serious disagreements within the alliance. Therefore, the decision not to change the candidacy is appropriate because any other candidacy would require the consent of a new person, leading to the necessity of additional negotiations,” added the President of CSM.