Overview

• Sweden's path to NATO membership is blocked by Turkey and Hungary.
• Turkey continues to block Swedish membership citing security concerns and demands crackdown on anti-Turkey protests.
• Hungary delays ratification due to Swedish criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orban over the perceived erosion of rule of law.
• NATO Secretary-General will call an urgent meeting to address Turkish objections to Sweden joining the organization.
• Hungary is also delaying its approval of Sweden's candidacy, but is expected to follow suit once Turkey lifts its objections.