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europe6 days ago•5 min saved

Merz proposes staged EU link for Ukraine, drawing cautious Brussels reaction

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz floated an 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine—granting limited participation in EU decision-making and access to funds on a step-by-step path to full membership. The idea drew mixed reactions in Brussels: the European Commission welcomed the ambition but stressed any path must be merit-based and legally feasible, while several diplomats questioned the legality and timing amid Hungary's veto and upcoming June negotiations.

via Euronews|

#associate-membership #eu-enlargement #europe

world16 days ago•4 min saved

EU sanctions Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders as Hungary lifts veto

The European Union reached consensus to sanction three Israeli settlers and four settler organizations over West Bank violence and to sanction Hamas leaders, ending Hungary's veto after PM Peter Magyar took office; Israel condemned the move, Hamas denounced it as hypocrisy, and the EU signaled possible future steps such as banning settlement products.

via Al Jazeera|

#eu-sanctions #hamas-leadership #hungary-veto

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership at Orbán-Free Cyprus Summit

At a Cyprus informal EU summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected symbolic pre-accession for Ukraine and pressed for full EU membership with a clear start date, now that Orbán’s absence coincided with Hungary lifting its veto to enable a €90 billion loan to Kyiv; leaders also debated opening accession clusters, the mutual defence clause, energy concerns, and the seven-year budget, but gave no immediate decision on timing for membership.

via Euronews.com|

#eu-membership #hungary-veto #orban

europe1 month ago•3 min saved

EU moves to unblock €90bn Ukraine loan as Druzhba flows resume

The EU formally began a written procedure to unblock the €90 billion Ukraine loan and the new Russia sanctions, signaling an end to Hungary’s (and Slovakia’s) vetoes after the Druzhba pipeline was repaired. The 24-hour vote in Brussels could yield a final decision by Thursday, while Zelenskyy noted the Druzhba repairs allow oil flows to resume and urged EU deliverables on commitments.

via Euronews.com|

#druzhba-pipeline #eu-sanctions #europe

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Druzhba pipeline repaired, paving way for Ukraine loan and sanctions

Zelenskyy says the Druzhba oil pipeline has been repaired after a Russian strike and can resume operation, clearing a major obstacle to the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan and a new sanctions package that Hungary had blocked. If Orbán follows through on lifting his reservations as flows resume, disbursement could begin in 2026 (about €16.7B financial and €28.3B military aid), with Brussels relief and renewed momentum on sanctions amid ongoing debates among EU members.

via Euronews.com|

#druzhba-pipeline #eu-sanctions #hungary-veto

world2 months ago•20 min saved

EU leaders push de-escalation, energy relief as Iran war strains bloc

At a high-stakes EU summit, leaders urge de-escalation in the Iran conflict, defend multilateralism, and seek relief from soaring energy prices, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán maintains a veto on a €90 billion Ukraine loan and Germany calls for an international mandate before any Middle East involvement; discussions also focus on climate policies, the ETS, and keeping Ukraine funded amid energy-security tensions.

via Euronews.com|

#energy-prices #eu-summit #hungary-veto

europe3 months ago•4 min saved

EU voting overhaul urged to curb Hungary’s veto power

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys urged reform of EU voting rules to curb Hungary’s habit of using its veto, citing Budapest’s blocking of a €90 billion Ukraine loan and a sanctions package over oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline; he suggested shifting to qualified majority voting and even restricting voting rights in some areas, warning that continued vetoes could threaten the EU’s geopolitical role.

via Euronews.com|

#druzhba-pipeline #eu-voting-rules #europe

world6 months ago•17 min saved

Zelenskyy Urges Ukraine's EU Membership by 2030 Amid Progress and Corruption Warnings

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Moldova's Maia Sandu are urging the EU to accelerate their countries' accession processes, with Zelenskyy aiming for Ukraine to join before 2030. They emphasized the importance of EU support amid ongoing challenges, including Hungary's veto, and highlighted their countries' progress and readiness for membership, while also addressing issues like corruption and geopolitical pressures.

via The Guardian|

#eu-accession #hungary-veto #moldova