Romanian President Confirms Bid to Become Next NATO Leader

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis confirmed his bid to take over as the next North Atlantic Treaty Organization chief, saying the military alliance needs a “fresh perspective” with leadership from its eastern flank.

Iohannis, a term-limited head of state who leaves offices in December, seeks to succeed Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg for NATO’s top job, even as key allies have thrown their backing to outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Iohannis’s candidacy was reported by Bloomberg last month.