In a developing bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis have introduced a resolution to Congress aimed at condemning Hungary's democratic regression and urging the country's nationalist government to remove its blockade on Sweden's bid to join NATO. The resolution, a response to Hungary's prolonged delay in ratifying Sweden's NATO membership, underscores the critical role Hungary can play in fostering European and trans-Atlantic security.
The resolution notes the unanimous approval required from all NATO members for a new ally to join the alliance, emphasizing that Hungary's stand as the sole dissenting voice among the 31 member states in supporting Sweden's accession could jeopardize trans-Atlantic security during a pivotal moment for peace and stability in Europe. Despite Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressing his personal support for Sweden's NATO membership, internal divisions within his party have impeded progress, citing concerns over purported misinformation from Swedish officials regarding Hungary's democratic state.
