Sweden became NATO’s newest member on Thursday (7 March 2024), upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington DC. With Sweden’s accession, NATO now counts 32 countries among its members.

Sweden became NATO’s newest member on Thursday (7 March 2024), upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington DC. With Sweden’s accession, NATO now counts 32 countries among its members.

  • Ð Greıt Þu̇mpkin@lemm.eeEnglish
    72·
    10 months ago

    The Swedes are apparently so excited that they’re celebrating in the streets! And by celebrating I mean shortening the usual 2 meter personal space to a mere 1.5 meters to politely confirm that this is indeed an interesting development.

    • don@lemm.eeEnglish
      38·
      10 months ago

      The confirmations are distributed via curt single nods, with no words spoken since that’d be small talk.

      • crispy_kilt@feddit.deEnglish
        6·
        9 months ago

        In the distance, a Finn watches the inappropriate closeness and exuberance of the Swedes with disdain.