Hungary is holding up Sweden's admission to NATO because of grievances over criticism by Stockholm of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies, the Hungarian government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Sweden and its neighbour Finland asked to join the NATO military alliance last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But the process has been held up by Hungary and Turkey.on Monday to allow Finland to join NATO but the Swedish bill is still stranded.
"In the case of Sweden, there is an ample amount of grievances that need to be addressed before the country’s admission is ratified," Kovacs said on his blog. Swedish representatives "have been repeatedly keen to bash Hungary through diplomatic means, using their political influence to harm Hungarian interests", he said, referring to Swedish criticism over the erosion of rule of law by Orban's government in the past 13 years. Orban denies these allegations.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said last week that Turkey's parliament would also start ratifying Finland's accession. But it held off approving Sweden's bid, accusing it of harbouring Kurdish militants.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Hungary parliament backs Finland's NATO accession, Swedish bid pendingHungary's parliament approved a bill on Monday to allow Finland to join NATO once its application has been ratified by all 30 members of the alliance, ending months of foot-dragging by the ruling Fidesz party on the matter.
Leer más »
Hungary's booming wedding market doused by soaring inflationSoaring inflation is taking the steam out of Hungary's wedding market, supercharged in recent years by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's lavish family support measures, with the number of weddings plunging to a nine-year-low at the start of 2023.
Leer más »
Tad Boyle to lead USA U19 team at FIBA men’s World Cup in HungaryOnce again, Tad Boyle will represent the Colorado Buffaloes on an international hoops stage. USA Basketball announced CU’s veteran men’s basketball coach will lead the US U19 men’s national team at…
Leer más »
Analysis | Netanyahu’s Israel finds kindred spirits in Hungary and PolandThe desire of Israel’s ruling far-right coalition to overhaul the judiciary is, in part, inspired by the success of illiberal nationalists elsewhere.
Leer más »
EUR/HUF to push below 385 on a hawkish National Bank of Hungary meeting – INGThe National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is meeting today. Economists at ING expect the EUR/HUF to tick down toward 385 on a hawkish meeting. NBH to confirm
Leer más »