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When did Hungary join NATO?
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Hungary officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in March 1999.123
The country's accession followed a decade of military modernization and political transition aimed at integrating Hungary into Western security and political institutions. This process was overseen by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, which finalized the country's entry into the alliance during that year.245