Hungary Gives Green Light to Sweden’s NATO Membership
Sweden is poised to become NATO's 32nd member after Hungary's parliament finally approved its accession. This follows a period of delays, with Hungary being the last holdout among NATO members. This move marks a significant shift for Sweden, which has maintained a policy of neutrality for over 200 years.
In a historic move, Hungary's parliament voted on Monday to approve Sweden's accession to NATO membership. It marked the final step for the Scandinavian nation to officially join the military alliance. This decision ends Sweden's 200-year policy of neutrality and bolsters NATO's presence in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Sweden, along with neighboring Finland, submitted their applications to join NATO in May 2022. Three months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...