Hungary's New Head of State Makes Inaugural Decision

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok signed Sweden's NATO accession bid.

In a vote, the Hungarian parliament granted approval to Sweden's NATO accession on February 26. On the first day of the parliament's spring session last Monday, Hungarian lawmakers ratified Sweden's NATO membership with a vote of 188 in favor, six against, and no abstentions. With the endorsement from Hungary's National Assembly, all member states of the military alliance have united in support of the Nordic country's accession.

According to a statement released by Sandor Palace, aka the Presidential Office, 

Tamas Sulyok, the President of the Republic, signed the decision of Hungary's National Assembly on Sweden's NATO accession on February 26, 2024. 

This marks the first decision of Hungary's recently elected head of state. 

Source of cover photo: Presidential (Sandor) Palace