- Turkey’s agreement to remove a major obstacle has brought Sweden closer to joining NATO, in exchange for assistance in its quest to join the EU.
- “This is an historic day because we have a clear commitment by Turkey to submit the ratification documents to the Grand National Assembly, and to work also with the assembly to ensure ratification,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters
- The US President has reacted positively to this decision and is ready to work with President Erdogan on enhancing defense.
- It is unclear whether Erdogan was able to negotiate the EU agreement, as NATO and EU are considered separate entities.
- This agreement is seen as a positive advancement towards Sweden’s membership.
- The United States supports Turkey’s membership into the EU but claims that the decision is not up to them.
- The decision takes the pressure off the US president as he prepares to meet with Erdogan and allows him to focus on other topics during the NATO Summit.
