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Hungary approval clears way for Sweden to join NATO as 32nd member

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Sweden's accession means the North Atlantic Treaty Organization members will enclose nearly all of the strategically important Baltic Sea. The move is expected to enhance the alliance's deterrence against Moscow. Sweden applied to join the alliance in May 2022, ending more than 200 years of military neutrality in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Bangkok Post

Hungary's vote clears way for Sweden to join NATO

BUDAPEST - Hungary's parliament on Monday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, removing the final hurdle for the Scandinavian country to become the trans-Atlantic military alliance's 32nd member.

5 months ago·กทม, Thailand

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Iltalehti

DN: Hungary postpones signing Sweden's NATO membership

According to Finnish media, the signing will not take place this week. Norway has delayed the signing of Finland's NATO membership application, postponing Finland's accession to the military alliance again. According to Dagens Nyheter, the signing will not occur this week.

5 months ago·Finland

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Kyodo News+

Hungary approval clears way for Sweden to join NATO as 32nd member

Hungary's parliament approves Sweden's bid to join NATO, removing the final hurdle for the Scandinavian country to become the trans-Atlantic military alliance's 32nd member.

5 months ago·Japan

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Ghanaian Times

Hungary vote clears path for Sweden's Nato membership

Mr Orban is a nationalist politician with close ties to Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. He has often blocked EU efforts to send military aid to Ukraine. Sweden is one of the EU countries which have accused Hungary of backsliding on the EU’s democratic principles. In turn, Mr Orban’s spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, accused officials in Sweden of sitting on a “crumbling throne of moral superiority”. Last week, however, Mr Orban hosted his Swedish …

5 months ago·Accra, Ghana

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The Local - Se

Hungary votes through Sweden's Nato application

Hungary's parliament on Monday afternoon voted through Sweden's Nato application, clearing the final hurdle before the Nordic country can join the military alliance.

5 months ago·Sweden

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Rebel News

Sweden is set to join NATO as the 32nd member following year-long discussions

While the accession of Finland and Sweden received prompt support from the majority of NATO countries, their bids encountered hurdles due to reservations from Hungary and Turkey.

5 months ago

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