Today (February 27, 2024) the House of Representatives approved the bill by a majority of 188 votes to 6, with no member abstaining from voting. As a result, the draft Certificate of Participation was eventually approved by the Hungarian Parliament for Sweden's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Paving the way for Sweden to become the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after months of stagnation. Since the Turkish parliament voted to recognize Sweden as a member of NATO in January, Hungary has become the only member state yet to ratify it.
This step comes after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced yesterday that Hungary will ratify Sweden's accession to NATO. Ending a long wait of more than a year since Sweden submitted its application in mid-2022.
Sweden and Hungary to join hands to strengthen defense relations
This movement happened after last Friday of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson traveling to Budapest, Hungary. Hungary has signed a contract to purchase 4 Saab JAS Gripen aircraft from Sweden to upgrade the capabilities of its air defense system.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
The Swedish Prime Minister said that Sweden is leaving behind 200 years of neutrality and military non-alignment as a big step and an important achievement. Because NATO membership reflects the number of democratic nations coming together for peace and freedom.
Joining the defense organization this time is an important sign that the security situation is in danger. After Sweden maintained its neutral position and did not support any party for a long time. Through thick and thin during two world wars, including the Cold War that followed.
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Sweden is preparing to invest in the defense budget to accept NATO membership
Sweden aims to pump defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2026 to enhance the country's military capabilities in all dimensions. It is also preparing to double the number of recruits from 24,000 individuals in 2025 to 50,000 individuals in 2035.
In addition, Sweden's accession to NATO would change the geopolitical situation in Europe. Because NATO territory will become a fortress that hinders Russia. Especially the Kaliningrad region in Russia. Falling completely into the circle of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These include the Baltic countries, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.
Sweden will become NATO's logistical center in Northern Europe. Because Sweden's 3,000 km long coastal area is adjacent to the Baltic Sea. The entrance to the Baltic Sea will be under NATO control. Help ensure greater stability in the region.
In addition, Sweden's fleet of 4 submarines will be reinforced. The manufacture of NATO submarines in the Baltic countries increased to 12 ships as well
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