Turkey has published a measure approving Sweden's membership in NATO in its official gazette, finalizing the ratification that brings the previously nonaligned country a step closer to joining the alliance. Hungary now remains the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomed the ratification on January 25, saying, “With this, a key milestone has been reached in Sweden’s path towards NATO membership.” Turkey’s parliament endorsed Sweden’s accession on January 23. The ruling party said the Nordic country’s tougher stance on Kurdish militants was key to winning approval.
Turkey Ratifies Sweden's NATO Membership, Leaving Hungary As Only Ally Yet To Endorse
Turkish lawmakers follow the debate of Sweden's bid to join NATO at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara on January 23.