Sweden will apply to join NATO, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson officially announced Monday, May 16, referring to a new “
era
” for the Scandinavian country.
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“
The government has decided to inform NATO of Sweden's desire to become a member of the Alliance
,” she declared at a press conference the day after Finland's candidacy.
“
We are leaving an era to enter a new one
,” said the Swedish leader.
The Swedish ambassador to NATO will send
Stockholm's candidacy "
soon ", according to Magdalena Andersson.
A membership in less than a year?
Sweden and Finland have already announced their desire to apply simultaneously.
“
We expect that (membership) will not take more than a year
”, with the necessary ratification by the 30 members of the Atlantic Alliance, declared the head of the social democratic government.
This announcement was acquired after the historic swing of the ruling party on Sunday in favor of membership and the guarantee of a large majority in Parliament.
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"
The President of the Republic fully supports Sweden's sovereign decision to quickly join NATO
", underlined the French presidency.
Emmanuel Macron had already welcomed the similar announcement made on May 12 by Finland.
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