Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden’s NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey’s lead?
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Turkey has completed ratifying Sweden's proposal to join NATO, making Hungary the last member of the military alliance not to give its approval. After more than a year of delays and consistent pressure from Western partners to move forward with Sweden's application, the central European country and its conservative populist Prime […]
Turkish Parliament Approves Sweden’s NATO Entry, Now Awaiting Erdogan’s Signature
Lawmakers attend a pre-voting session on the bill regarding Sweden's membership in NATO at the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) in Ankara, January 23, 2024. (Photo by ADEM ALTAN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN's Avril Elfie1:45pm – Tuesday, January 23, 2024 After months of deliberations, Turkey's parliament has officially approved Sweden's candidacy to join the North […]
Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid, lifting a key hurdle to membership
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Turkish lawmakers on Tuesday backed Sweden's membership in NATO, removing a major hurdle to the previously non-aligned country's membership in the military alliance. Deputies ratified Sweden's accession protocol by a vote of 287 to 55, with four abstentions. Ratification will take effect after publication in the Official Gazette and is expected […]