Swedish flag in Stockholm. File photo ZURICH, Apr 13 Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson intends to apply for NATO membership at the end of June this year at the alliance's summit, which will be held June 29-30 in Madrid, The Local reports. Sweden.»The Swedish Prime Minister has already decided to join NATO, and her government plans to present Sweden's application at the alliance's Madrid summit at the end of June,» the portal reports, citing Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet. According to local newspaper Aftonbladet, the ruling Socialist On May 24, the Democratic Workers' Party of Sweden will hold a special meeting of the party leadership, at which a decision can be made to support the country's membership in NATO. The discussion about Finland's accession to NATO is gaining momentum against the background of the Russian special operation in Ukraine. Earlier it was reported that the heads of government of Sweden and Finland Magdalena Andersson and Sanna Marin will discuss NATO accession timetables and processes in Stockholm on Wednesday.
The Foreign Ministry appreciated the statements about the need for Sweden and Finland to join NATO
