Turkey has been blocking the Nordic countries' bid, especially Sweden's. Read more at straitstimes.com.
But facing fewer diplomatic hurdles than Stockholm, Helsinki appears set to move forward even before Finland’s April general election, as public opinion also supports membership.
Many Finnish MPs have pushed for legislation affirming that Finland accepts the terms of the Nato treaty to be passed before the elections on April 2.Having the Bill passed means that Finland can act swiftly, even if the ratifications come in before a new government has been formed. “My message is that both Finland and Sweden have delivered on what they promised in the trilateral agreement they made with Turkey last June in Madrid,” he said.
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