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EU Opens Door for Ukraine and Moldova to Begin Membership Talks After Orbán's Exit
world1 month ago

EU Opens Door for Ukraine and Moldova to Begin Membership Talks After Orbán's Exit

Following Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat, the EU is ready to unblock negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, with the first negotiating clusters likely to open within weeks and perhaps by June, though unanimous 27-state approval remains required. Budapest’s new government is expected not to block the process, allowing Kyiv and Chisinau to pursue full accession on a path aimed at wrapping up most steps by 2027, with Kyiv insisting on full membership rather than symbolic status and Moldova seeking timely progress before summer.

via politico.eu|
#accession#enlargement#eu
"Sweden's NATO Membership: Impact and Unpreparedness"
international-relations2 years ago

"Sweden's NATO Membership: Impact and Unpreparedness"

Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok has signed the bill approving Sweden's accession to NATO, clearing the way for Sweden to become the 32nd member of the alliance in the coming days. This move comes after Sweden abandoned its non-alignment policy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The remaining formalities are expected to be concluded swiftly, and the accession is seen as a significant expansion of NATO and a blow to President Vladimir Putin and Russia.

via Reuters|
#accession#hungary#international-relations
"Sweden's NATO Accession: Impact on Hungary and Turkey"
international-relations2 years ago

"Sweden's NATO Accession: Impact on Hungary and Turkey"

Hungarian parliament speaker Sandor Lezsak has signed off on the ratification of Sweden's NATO accession, clearing the last hurdle before the historic step by the Nordic country, which abandoned its non-alignment policy for greater safety within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The legislation has been forwarded to the president's office for promulgation, following pressure from NATO allies on Hungary's government to seal Sweden's accession to the alliance.

via Reuters|
#accession#hungary#international-relations
"Sweden's NATO Membership Secured as Hungary Ratifies Accession"
international-relations2 years ago

"Sweden's NATO Membership Secured as Hungary Ratifies Accession"

Hungary's parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic nation's accession to the alliance after nearly two years of negotiations. With this approval, Sweden will become the 32nd member of NATO, strengthening the alliance's security. The move comes at a crucial time in the war in Ukraine, with Russia finding renewed success on the battlefield and cracks appearing in Western support for Kyiv. The rise in populist sentiment in Europe and the United States also threatens to stymie Ukraine's efforts to continue its fight against Russia.

via CNN|
#accession#hungary#international-relations
"Orban Urges Swift Approval for Sweden's NATO Bid as US Pushes F-16 Sale to Turkey"
international-relations2 years ago

"Orban Urges Swift Approval for Sweden's NATO Bid as US Pushes F-16 Sale to Turkey"

Hungary's parliamentary speaker, Laszlo Kover, stated that there is no urgency in approving Sweden's NATO membership bid, despite Turkey's recent ratification. The Hungarian parliament has yet to vote on the bid, which has been stalled since mid-2022. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed support for Sweden's accession, but Kover, a founding member of Orban's ruling Fidesz, indicated that he personally does not support it. The delay has raised concerns, with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urging Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, and the U.S. ambassador to Turkey anticipating Erdogan's approval, potentially triggering a sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara.

via Reuters|
#accession#hungary#international-relations
"Orban's Support Paves Way for Sweden's NATO Membership, Turkey's Approval Sealed the Deal"
international-relations2 years ago

"Orban's Support Paves Way for Sweden's NATO Membership, Turkey's Approval Sealed the Deal"

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed support for Sweden's NATO membership bid, potentially removing the final obstacle to accession after months of negotiations. Turkey, the other country that had objected to Sweden's accession, recently approved it, citing commitments from the United States. Orban, initially seen as stalling Sweden's bid, has now invited the Swedish counterpart to negotiate terms of accession, signaling a shift in stance. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Hungary's support and looks forward to the ratification when parliament reconvenes.

via CNN|
#accession#erdogan#hungary
EU Parliament Urges Ukraine to Have 'Observer' MEPs During Bloc Membership Wait
international-relations2 years ago

EU Parliament Urges Ukraine to Have 'Observer' MEPs During Bloc Membership Wait

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has suggested that Ukraine and Moldova could become "observer" members of the European Parliament while they await formal accession into the European Union. Metsola believes that politically, if a country looks to Europe, then Europe should open its doors wide. Observer members would not have voting powers but would have seats in the institution. The decision on whether to formally open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova will be made at an EU summit in December. Metsola also emphasized the need for coherence and consistency in the EU's messaging on Israel.

via POLITICO Europe|
#accession#european-parliament#european-union
Erdoğan Submits Sweden's NATO Bid to Turkish Parliament for Ratification
international-relations2 years ago

Erdoğan Submits Sweden's NATO Bid to Turkish Parliament for Ratification

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has finally sent Sweden's NATO accession bid to the country's parliament for ratification, after months of speculation. Turkey had previously blocked Sweden's bid, citing concerns over the country harboring Turkish opposition groups considered to be "terrorists" by the Turkish government. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomed the move and expressed hope for Sweden's NATO membership. Finland, which also applied to join NATO, has already been accepted, while Sweden's bid has faced delays in Turkey and Hungary.

via POLITICO Europe|
#accession#international-relations#nato
Sweden's NATO membership in jeopardy amidst diplomatic tensions.
politics2 years ago

Sweden's NATO membership in jeopardy amidst diplomatic tensions.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Turkey to approve Sweden's accession to NATO during an introductory meeting with his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler at a NATO defense ministers' gathering in Brussels. Both Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2020. Finland became a NATO member in April 2021, but Ankara has yet to approve Sweden's accession, citing Stockholm's alleged support for Kurdish militants and anti-Turkey protests.

via Yahoo News|
#accession#defense-secretary#nato
Turkey's NATO Ratification of Sweden's Bid Remains Uncertain Despite Fulfillment of Obligations
politics3 years ago

Turkey's NATO Ratification of Sweden's Bid Remains Uncertain Despite Fulfillment of Obligations

Turkey and Sweden will hold talks next week to clear the obstacles to Sweden's NATO accession as pressure grows on Turkey to ratify Sweden's membership bid ahead of the alliance's summit in mid-July. NATO heavyweights such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany also put pressure on Turkey by gently prodding Turkey's new foreign minister, former intelligence tsar Hakan Fidan, by referring to the NATO alliance in their congratulatory messages. Turkey urged Stockholm and Helsinki to keep a tighter rein on groups that Turkey considers a threat to its security, lift arms embargoes against Turkey and extradite or deport more than a hundred people Turkey considered "terror suspects" who lived in the two Nordic states.

via Al-Monitor|
#accession#nato#politics