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Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join NATO after months of delays

Sky News Monday, 26 February 2024
Hungary's parliament has voted to ratify Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country to finally join the organisation almost two years after applying.
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Hungary's parliament has cleared the last major obstacle to Nordic country's membership and brought an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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