Sweden's NATO bid in focus as pressure mounts on Turkey.

Sweden's new anti-terrorism legislation, which comes into force this week, may convince Turkey to lift its veto on Sweden's NATO membership bid. The legislation will make it illegal to provide logistical or financial help to outlawed groups, including those considered terrorists by Turkey. The move is expected to address Turkey's security concerns and pave the way for Sweden to join NATO before the Vilnius summit in July. However, concerns have been raised about the law's potential infringement on freedom of speech and other fundamental rights. Turkey has also requested Sweden to prosecute individuals who projected the flag of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on the parliament building in Stockholm.