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.