"Sweden's Strategic Role in NATO and Hungary's Isolation"
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After 18 months of resistance, Hungary finally approved Sweden's NATO membership, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasizing the importance of Sweden as a partner. Orban's vague demands and attempts to block Sweden's NATO bid have damaged Hungary's relations with the EU and NATO, leading to increased isolation. Orban's foreign policy has strained relations with key allies and diminished Hungary's influence in European policy.
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