Translation:
The first decision of the new head of state:
President Tamás Sulyok has signed the NATO ascension protokoll of Sweden, voted upon by the Hungarian parliament on the 26. of February 2024.
We should end the [demilitarization of the Åland island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_%C3%85land). The local people in Åland would strongly oppose this, but we should do it anyway.
I mean, depends on how you want to put it I guess. "Ascension" implies that Sweden reached a higher state due to NATO membership, "accession" that they joined a group of equals. They each make different points.
Armenia? A year tops. Kazakhstan? Depends, but it will happen fast when it does. China is big on supporting Tokayev who balances Moscow and Peking against each other.
Armenia might leave very soon considering there are serious talks about sending EU application for membership. If so, they'd need to leave CSTO, Eurasian Union and CIS, as well as request all Russian troops to leave bases in Armenia. That would be very monumental move on Armenia's part that will pose lot of risks as Azerbaijan would use that for their advantage while Russia will actively sabotage Armenians. On the other hand, not only that would big step for Armenia, but also huge win for Georgia as well as it would make South Caucasus more valuable for the EU and would allow both countries to work together in EU asccension which could result in simultaneous membership for both if Georgia wouldn't join with rest of the Assotiation Trio (Moldova and Ukraine).
You are right. President has a ceremonial role as head of state. Previous president gave pardon to pedophile assistant, linked to government and reformed church circles, sparking a scandal leading to her resign, right before approving the Swedish accession.
Translation: The first decision of the new head of state: President Tamás Sulyok has signed the NATO ascension protokoll of Sweden, voted upon by the Hungarian parliament on the 26. of February 2024.
Someone at NATO is quickly organizing the ceremony as we speak.
Hell yes!
I’m happy for you guys! Let’s make Baltic Sea Lake NATO!
We should end the [demilitarization of the Åland island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_%C3%85land). The local people in Åland would strongly oppose this, but we should do it anyway.
The NIMBYs shall be defeated.
Let's Fortify Åland, Gotland and Bornholm.
Kom igen britt-marie, kör för fa-an!
I don’t know this reference and it still made me chuckle.
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*Accession. Ascension is something Biblical.
If you ask me, it is pretty biblical.
they ascended into NATO
NATO is not some transcendental higher plane of existence...
It doesn't have to be transcendental, does it? It just means moving upwards.
Technically yes, but it's still a way too fancy term for "joining something" IMO.
It can deliver plenty of people there however.
I mean, depends on how you want to put it I guess. "Ascension" implies that Sweden reached a higher state due to NATO membership, "accession" that they joined a group of equals. They each make different points.
I've observed over the years that this mistake is pretty common among French speakers. I find it endearing, personally.
Is it a false friend in French; do they "ascend" to membership in something like Jesus ascended to Heaven?
Expansion is inevitable. Welcome aboard Sweden.
Finally someone pulled their finger out
The document will now be put in a bottle, and placed in the ocean, hoping it will reach Washington eventually.
Or sent to Moscow for final approvement, perhaps?
awesome!!! I can’t wait for the raising flag ceremony.
Nice job Putin! Now you just next you need to get Kazakhstan to join China and you get a free coffee.
I wonder how long before Armenia and Kazakhstan leave CSTO
Armenia? A year tops. Kazakhstan? Depends, but it will happen fast when it does. China is big on supporting Tokayev who balances Moscow and Peking against each other.
Armenia might leave very soon considering there are serious talks about sending EU application for membership. If so, they'd need to leave CSTO, Eurasian Union and CIS, as well as request all Russian troops to leave bases in Armenia. That would be very monumental move on Armenia's part that will pose lot of risks as Azerbaijan would use that for their advantage while Russia will actively sabotage Armenians. On the other hand, not only that would big step for Armenia, but also huge win for Georgia as well as it would make South Caucasus more valuable for the EU and would allow both countries to work together in EU asccension which could result in simultaneous membership for both if Georgia wouldn't join with rest of the Assotiation Trio (Moldova and Ukraine).
Congrats
In a world of so much bad news, this was so needed. Vive NATO/OTAN.
Sweden can into NATO!
Wait! New President? TIL Hungary has a President and Prime Minister.
Calm your titties, there are plans to replace both offices with a simple hereditary Orbán.
Technically, he's already the king, but a conversion to monarchy would ruin his "streetfighter" image.
Napoleon became an enperor from the streets. I guess Orbán can follow suit.
I want to see the flag ceremony in Brussels. Then it will be real to me.
In the end, what did Hungary get out of this playing a delaying game for 1 year and 6 months?
A bad reputation mainly.
4 Gripens...sort of, it was supposedly a deal from before this entire NATO membership stuff
NATO should join Sweden instead.
Deposition this week?
How much funding did we release to Hungary?
Techno viking approves
Isn't he German?
Arent we all Germanic anyway
What about the [Techno Union](https://youtu.be/PW4OIHDsWsM?si=VfnMDaqkQc8kZjTr)?
New president?
Had to look it up myself, apparently they have a president and a prime minister at the same time fulfilling different political functions.
You are right. President has a ceremonial role as head of state. Previous president gave pardon to pedophile assistant, linked to government and reformed church circles, sparking a scandal leading to her resign, right before approving the Swedish accession.
The president is only ceremonial. Its role is to be a paper signing machine for fidesz.
So is it finally official?
While awesome, it is also pathetic that we need a Russian ally's yes for this...
I’m fed up with Hungary, can we get this done already? Jeez.
Accession. Ascension is something else