Which of the 75 countries that are affected by the January 2026 visa suspension is a NATO member and European ally?

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Albania, a NATO member since April 2009, is among the 75 countries affected by the visa suspension. Albania contributed troops to operations in Afghanistan and Iraq alongside the United States and is currently a candidate for European Union membership. Albania hosts U.S.-supported NATO infrastructure and has a stable democracy. The inclusion of a military ally suggests the suspension criteria go beyond traditional security concerns. This raises questions about whether the 'public charge' justification masks other motivations, and whether diplomatic relationships factor into which countries are targeted. Even formal alliances don't shield countries from U.S. visa restrictions when presidents invoke INA § 212(f).

Which of the 75 countries that are affected by the January 2026 visa suspension is a NATO member and European ally?

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