
Turkey’s Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee has approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, bringing Sweden closer to joining the alliance. However, the full Parliament still needs to pass the measure, and no date has been set for the vote. Turkey has previously delayed the process, citing demands that Sweden, the United States, and Canada needed to meet. The approval process has caused frustration among other NATO members, who view Turkey as using its position for domestic gain. The decision now lies with the Turkish Parliament, and a quick vote is not expected. The only remaining NATO member to approve Sweden's accession is Hungary.