Kallas met with North Macedonia Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski in Vilnius, 2023. Kallas is a transatlanticist [76] and was frequently named as a potential candidate to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as Secretary General of NATO, a role she has expressed interest in. [77]

Apr 2, 2024 · Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas — herself an unofficial candidate for NATO's top job — said Tuesday she backs her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte for the secretary-general post.

Nov 14, 2023 · Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday she’s interested in taking over the top job at NATO, as the Cold War-era alliance continues to navigate Russia’s war in Ukraine and...

Jun 28, 2023 · Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (28 June 2023) for talks to prepare for the Vilnius Summit.

Apr 1, 2024 · Kaja Kallas, the current prime minister of Estonia, has won the backing of the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom to become the next secretary general of NATO, becoming the first woman and the first from eastern and central Europe to lead the alliance.*

Nov 15, 2023 · TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has signaled her interest in becoming the next secretary general of NATO when the top job at the Western military alliance falls vacant next year.

Jun 27, 2024 · Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to NATO headquarters on Thursday (27 June 2024) to discuss final preparations for the Washington Summit, including the provision of further support to Ukraine.

Apr 3, 2024 · Mark Rutte has moved a step closer to becoming the next secretary general of Nato after Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas, seen as one of his main potential rivals, endorsed his candidacy.

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to NATO headquarters on Thursday (27 June 2024) to discuss final preparations for the Washington Summit, including the provision of further support to Ukraine.

Feb 1, 2025 · Kaja Kallas says Europe needs to increase investment to keep pace with threats facing the continent. ... she said she wanted Nato countries to increase defence spending to 3% of their GDP.