Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff signalled on Saturday a possible further delay in Budapest's ratification of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, saying a vote may take place only in the second half of March.
Sweden and Finland applied last year to join the transatlantic defence pact after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But all 30 NATO members need to back the applications and Sweden has faced objections from Turkey for harbouring what Ankara considers to be members of terrorist groups.
With Hungary's ratification process stranded in parliament since July, Orban aired concerns about Sweden and Finland's NATO membership for the first time on Friday. Among other criticisms, he has accused both countries of spreading "outright lies" about the health of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary.
Nationalist Orban said more talks were needed between parliamentary groups before lawmakers vote on the membership bids, which they will begin debating on Wednesday.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Hungary PM says more talks needed on Finland, Sweden NATO bidsHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that more talks between parliamentary groups were needed before lawmakers vote on the ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids which they will begin debating next Wednesday.
Leer más »
Ukraine marks one year of war and 'invincibility'; Turkey to restart NATO talks with Sweden, FinlandThe mood in Kyiv is somber and defiant as Ukraine marks one year since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Leer más »
Ericsson to Cut 8,500 More Jobs as 5G Rollout StallsEricsson announced plans to lay off 8,500 employees worldwide, one day after it said it planned to cut around 1,400 jobs in Sweden. The Swedish telecom equipment seller is cutting costs as orders for its 5G gear have slowed in some markets.
Leer más »
China can’t broker Russia-Ukraine peace deal, NATO chief saysNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg isn't impressed with China's recent calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict because of what he said are signs that Beijing may be aligning itself with the Kremlin.
Leer más »
WSJ News Exclusive | NATO’s Biggest European Members Float Defense Pact With UkraineGermany, France and Britain want to bind Ukraine closer to NATO to encourage Kyiv to start peace talks with Russia even if Moscow continues to occupy Ukrainian territory, officials from the three governments said.
Leer más »