Tag: Sweden

Sweden Clears Final Obstacle to Joining NATO – HotAir

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 […]

Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden’s NATO accession

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The prime ministers of Hungary and Sweden concluded a defense industry agreement on Friday that will expand Budapest‘s fleet of Swedish-built fighter jets, paving the way for Hungary’s likely ratification of Sweden’s long-delayed NATO bid. The meeting in Budapest between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, […]