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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announces major restructuring, including the elimination of two divisions and dozens of redundancies, amid skepticism about the alliance.
Delia Niculescu

International
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Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary general, is initiating a significant reorganization that includes eliminating two divisions and laying off dozens of staff at its Brussels headquarters. The reform comes amid fears over US President Donald Trump's stance on NATO. Rutte aims to improve the alliance's efficiency by reducing the number of divisions from eight to six and absorbing their functions into other structures. In addition, he aims to reduce temporary employees to ensure greater stability and continuity within the organization.