Hungary Last Holdout in Ratifying Sweden's NATO Membership

Despite Prime Minister Orbán's Support, Fidesz Party Lawmakers Remain Unconvinced Amid Criticisms of Hungary's Democracy

Sweden's accession to NATO has been delayed for over a year, with Hungary being the last member to not yet approve the bid.
Turkey's parliament has recently ratified Sweden's membership, leaving Hungary as the only holdout.
Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has stated that he supports Sweden's NATO membership and will urge the Hungarian parliament to vote in favor of it.
Despite Orbán's assurances, lawmakers from his ruling Fidesz party remain unconvinced, citing criticisms of Hungary's democracy from Swedish politicians.
The delay in Hungary's ratification is causing frustration among other NATO members, who are eager to expand the alliance and provide security guarantees to Sweden amid the war in Ukraine.