BERLIN — Hungary's parliament has approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country's accession to the military alliance after almost two years of intense negotiations.

Can Sweden join NATO with out Hungary's permission? No. All members of NATO must give their approval before another country is able to join, according to the Associated Press.

Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, clearing the way for the Nordic nation’s accession to the alliance after nearly two years of intense ...

Sweden tried to join the NATO military alliance at the same time as Finland, in May 2022, due to a policy shift related to Ukraine. Its bid was held up first by Turkey, then Hungary.

Hungary's parliament has ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO, bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance.

BUDAPEST, Hungary — With Turkey completing its ratification of Sweden's bid to join NATO, Hungary is the last member of the military alliance not to have given its approval.

Sweden joins NATO after 200 years of neutrality, propelled by Russian aggression in Ukraine. Hungary's ratification lifted last hurdle. After almost two years of uncertainty, Sweden officially ...

Hungary can ratify Sweden’s NATO bid as soon as February 26 when the country’s parliament reconvenes, Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Saturday.

After the vote in Hungary’s parliament, Sweden is set to become NATO’s 32nd member, possibly within the week, completing an effort catalyzed by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Sweden and Hungary move to smooth over tensions ahead of vote on Sweden’s NATO accession Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for an annual international press conference in Budapest ...

Hungary delayed a vote on Sweden's admission to NATO for 18 months, causing tension between the two countries. A potential arms acquisition deal could help normalize relations.

After more than 18 months of delays by Hungary's governing party, the country is ready to support Sweden's NATO bid. NATO requires a unanimous vote of approval to admit new members.