After Jens Stoltenberg, who plans to leave the post of head of NATO this fall, the current President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is likely to apply for his position. It is reported by La Repubblica.

According to the newspaper, the head of the European Commission has already begun preparations for such a step a few weeks ago..

In addition, von der Leyen will travel to Canada and the US on March 7.. The publication notes that her trip should be "

According to an Italian newspaper, at the NATO summer summit in Vilnius, the members of the alliance will try to extend the powers of Jens Stoltenberg, which expires in September, for another year.. Von der Leyen's term ends in summer 2024.

The newspaper notes that Ursula von der Leyen would be the "

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Recall, the former Prime Minister of Great Britain and a great friend of Ukraine Boris Johnson will also apply for the post of NATO Secretary General..