Approval of Sweden's NATO Bid by Hungary

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Hungary's president signs bill approving Sweden's NATO bid after 18 months of delays, enhancing Sweden's security and NATO's strength. This follows Hungary's reluctance due to strained relations with Sweden over democracy criticism.

Key Points

  • President Tamás Sulyok's signature needed to put the bill into force
  • Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Hungary's approval paves the way for the second expansion of NATO in a year

Pros

  • Enhances Sweden's security by joining NATO
  • Strengthens NATO with new member
  • Resolves delays and obstacles in Sweden's NATO bid

Cons

  • Strained relations between Hungary and Sweden over democracy criticism
  • 18 months of delays in approving Sweden's NATO bid