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international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Turkish Extortion Resentment and NATO Support: Biden Meets Swedish Prime Minister

Turkish President Erdogan stated that while Sweden has taken steps in the right direction for its NATO bid with anti-terrorism legislation, continued protests by Kurdish militant sympathizers undermine its efforts. Turkey has repeatedly called for Sweden to take more action against supporters of the PKK and those involved in the 2016 coup attempt. Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO last year, but their applications require approval from all NATO members, including Turkey and Hungary, which have yet to clear Sweden's bid.

via Yahoo News|

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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

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.

via Reuters|

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