VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > c. Hungary > 1999, March 12
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1999, March 12
 
Along with Poland and the Czech Republic, Hungary became a full member of NATO. Weeks later, on April 11, Hungary was called upon by NATO to block attempts by its former ally Russia to ship fuel and food to Yugoslavian Serbs during the Kosovo crisis.  1
 
2000, June 6
 
In a third round of legislative voting Hungary's Parliament elected Ferenc Madl as president.  2
 
 
 
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