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Hungary Set To Vote On Sweden's NATO Accession

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers his annual "State of Hungary" speech in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The message on lectern reads: "For us Hungary is the first!" (Szilard

A vote in Hungary's parliament on ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO could come as early as Monday, ending over 18 months of delays by the nationalist government. The head of the Fidesz caucus requested the vote be scheduled for the opening day of the spring session. Fidesz, which had previously blocked the vote, now plans to support Sweden's bid.

Hungary is the only NATO member yet to ratify Sweden's bid, facing mounting pressure after the prolonged delay. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators visited Hungary, urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to act promptly. Sen. Chris Murphy highlighted the need for Orbán's leadership to push for the vote.

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