Soviet union definitely condititioned them to sign the neutrality initially, but like I said, every single opinion poll going back 70 years was always decisively in favour of keeping the neutrality.
They also could've joined the EU somewhat earlier, but have refused to do so until the EU changed its rules about NATO membership. Up until 1995, every EU member was also a NATO member.
They also could've joined the EU somewhat earlier, but have refused to do so until the EU changed its rules about NATO membership. Up until 1995, every EU member was also a NATO member.