NATO member countries will today sign the accession protocols necessary to invite Sweden and Finland to join the Atlantic alliance in a ceremony at the organization’s headquarters in Brussels. Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Linde and her Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto are expected to attend the ceremony along with representatives of the 30-member Western military alliance. […]
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What did Erdogan achieve in Madrid? Absolute nothingness
By Bobby Ghosh Judging by Turkey’s pro-government media, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan scored a major geopolitical victory for his country at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Madrid last week. “Turkey has slammed its fist on the table, Europe is on its knees,” declared the conservative newspaper Yeni Akit. This was a reference […]
Germany: Expects Finland and Sweden to join NATO quickly
The German government expressed the belief that the process of ratifying the accession of Sweden and Finland will be completed quickly and without problems – also by Turkey. “No, we don’t expect any delays. I think yesterday’s NATO summit showed it emphatically, how united the Alliance stands and how fast it moved, considering that the […]
Erdogan’s threats to Finland-Sweden: Realize their promises or their accession will not reach our parliament
LAST UPDATE: 18:43 The terms of the memorandum we signed with Sweden and Finland must be understood, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during remarks after the NATO summit in Madrid. “Turkey sees the memorandum with Sweden and Finland as a recognition of Turkey’s sensitivity on the issue of terrorism,” Erdogan said, adding that “the […]
NATO: Europe’s new strategic geography ‘squeezes’ Russia
By David Axe Turkey has lifted its objections to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, setting the stage for the largest enlargement of the Alliance in a generation that will significantly change the strategic geography of Europe – in NATO’s favor. The decision was taken on the first day of the NATO Summit in Madrid. “We […]
Government sources: Sweden, Finland, Ankara agreement is a reflection of Turkey
“The tripartite agreement between Sweden, Finland and Turkey paves the way for the strengthening of the European arm within NATO, without affecting EU-Turkey relations and relevant European decisions,” government sources said. of Turkey. In detail and for each aspect of this agreement, government sources emphasize: “The agreement between Finland, Sweden and Turkey, which launches the […]
Government sources: Ankara, Finland, Turkey agreement is a reflection of Ankara
“The tripartite agreement between Sweden, Finland and Turkey paves the way for the strengthening of the European arm within NATO, without affecting EU-Turkey relations and relevant European decisions,” government sources said. of Turkey. In detail and for each aspect of this agreement, government sources emphasize: “The agreement between Finland, Sweden and Turkey, which launches the […]
NATO: The agreement with Turkey is being treated with caution and concern in Sweden
Sweden and Finland have come a step closer to joining NATO following Turkey’s decision to drop its objections, but there may still be some obstacles that need to be overcome, as some analysts say the deal entitles it. Ankara’s foreign policy veto, according to Reuters. It is noted that the three countries reached an important […]
NATO: Agreement with Turkey met with reservations and concerns in Sweden
Sweden and Finland have come a step closer to joining NATO following Turkey’s decision to drop its objections, but there may still be some obstacles that need to be overcome, as some analysts say the deal entitles it. Ankara’s foreign policy veto, according to Reuters. It is noted that the three countries reached an important […]
The Prime Minister of Sweden clarifies: In all publications we apply Swedish and international law
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson said today that any increase in publications due to the outcome of the agreement with Turkey to remove her objection to the country’s membership in NATO will depend on the information received from the Turkish authorities. “It depends on the information we receive from Turkey in this area,” the Swedish […]