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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Sweden Nears NATO Membership Amid Uncertainty

Published: 2024-01-24

Sweden's bid to join NATO has taken a significant step forward as the Turkish parliament approves its application, marking a vital milestone towards full membership.

However, the process remains fraught with uncertainty as Turkey's President Erdoğan could still delay, and it's unclear what Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán seeks in negotiations.

Meanwhile, Sweden's Social Democrats leader, Magdalena Andersson, expresses joy over the progress but criticizes the Sweden Democrats for their lack of constructive contribution.