Hungary's president has officially signed a bill endorsing Sweden's NATO bid, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the alliance. This move comes after 18 months of delays that had impeded NATO's efforts to grow in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The approval from Hungary's president removes the final hurdle in Sweden's path to joining NATO, a decision that has been eagerly awaited by both Sweden and the alliance. The prolonged delays had caused frustration within NATO as it sought to bolster its ranks and enhance its collective security in the face of escalating tensions.
