As expected, the Hungarian parliament has approved Sweden’s accession to NATO.
In parliament, 188 members voted in favor and six against. This clears the way for Sweden to become the 32nd member state of the alliance, after more than two centuries of military neutrality. Neighboring country Finland already became a member last year.
The two northern countries applied for membership in 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Finland could become a member without many problems, but Sweden’s request met with objections from Turkey and Hungary.
Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) states that an attack on one member of the alliance is considered an attack on all members. This principle is known as the collective defense clause and forms the core of NATO’s mutual defense commitment. It underscores the alliance’s commitment to protecting the security and territorial integrity of all member states.
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