Finland got the greenlight to join NSTO nearly a year ago but Sweden’s bid has been delayed because of objections by Hungary. Finally, today, Hungary’s Parliament voted to approve Sweden’s entry. Sweden will become the 32nd member of the group.
With Budapest at last onboard, Sweden is set to become NATO’s 32nd member, possibly within the week, completing a process that began with Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and saw Finland join last year. The addition of the two Nordic countries will bolster the alliance’s capabilities, strengthening its position in the high north and the Baltic Sea — all while sending an important message to Moscow.
“Today is a historic day,” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The parliaments of all NATO member states have now voted in favour of Swedish accession to NATO. Sweden stands ready to shoulder its…
