#enlargement

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2002 Prague Summit – NATO Response Force and Prague Capabilities Commitment — The Prague Summit launched the NATO Response Force (NRF) and the Prague Capabilities Commitment (PCC), invited seven countries to join NATO, and advanced transformation to meet 21st‑century threats.
Finland Joins NATO — Finland became a full member of NATO on 4 April 2023, extending the Alliance’s border with Russia and strengthening defence and deterrence in Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea region.
NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) — Launched in 1999, MAP provides tailored advice, assistance, and practical support to countries wishing to join NATO, covering political, economic, defence, resource, security, and legal aspects.
Sweden Joins NATO — Sweden became NATO’s 32nd Ally in March 2024, completing the Nordic region’s integration into the Alliance and enabling deeper regional defence planning and interoperability.