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Hungary Delays Sweden NATO Vote After Rule-of-Law Criticism

Hungary delays Sweden's NATO accession after criticism of democratic decline. Senior official cites Swedish comments on Hungary's rights record as reason for delay.

Hungary delays ratification of Sweden's bid to join NATO due to Swedish criticism of Hungary's democratic decline.
Senior Hungarian official cites Swedish cabinet members' comments on Hungary's rights record as reason for delay.
Orban's officials previously cited Finland and Sweden's support for tough EU line against Hungary as reason for delay.
Hungarian parliament has not scheduled a vote on Sweden's accession to NATO.

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