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EU clears path for Ukraine’s accession talks after Hungary deal
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EU clears path for Ukraine’s accession talks after Hungary deal

All 27 EU member states gave the green light to open the first enlargement cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary’s agreement over minority rights, with a formal start targeted for mid-June in Luxembourg. The plan outlines six clusters covering different policy areas; some clusters may open in June while others could be delayed by concerns such as the internal market and Polish worries, underscoring that full membership remains a long-term process.

Ukraine’s EU bid stalls as bloc blockers resurface after Hungary’s exit
europe1 month ago

Ukraine’s EU bid stalls as bloc blockers resurface after Hungary’s exit

Even with Hungary’s leadership change, EU leaders face political blockers to opening enlargement cluster 1 for Ukraine: Budapest’s minority-language rights demands persist, Poland’s concerns over farm subsidies and road transport complicate progress, and France’s agricultural sensitivities add to the hesitation. The European Commission Says Ukraine is ready to open all six clusters, but a Common Position and an Intergovernmental Conference are required, making June’s target uncertain and suggesting limited progress beyond cluster 1 for now.