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Hungary Clears Sweden’s Path to NATO Membership

Hungary’s parliament has approved Sweden’s membership in NATO. Hungary’s new government has also indicated strong support for the alliance.

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The approval removes a parliamentary obstacle to Sweden’s NATO accession and affects the European security landscape.

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  1. Hungary's parliament has cleared Sweden's path to NATO membership ↗northernpen.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
  2. Hungary's New Government is 'All in on NATO' ↗realclearworld.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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