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1. Sweden's governing Social Democratic Party approves the idea of joining NATO. The official government decision is expected in the coming days.
   2022-05-15 21:06:10 (First version)
2. Sweden's governing Social Democratic Party approves the country joining NATO. The official government decision is expected in the coming days.
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