EU states clear the way for Ukraine's accession talks:
The European Union has paved the way for progress on Ukraine's EU membership. Hungary has also reached an ...
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EU Launches Accession Talks with Ukraine and MoldovaHungary and Ukraine settle minority rights dispute; initial negotiation phase begins amid ongoing conflict since 2022.
Key FactsJun 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- EU member states approved the start of the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
- This phase addresses rule of law and democratic standards, marking a key milestone in integration efforts.
- Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority within Ukraine.
- Chancellor Merz proposed an associated membership for Ukraine due to the improbability of full accession soon.
We are one step closer to EU membership and are steadily moving toward our goal.— Julia Swyrydenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine
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- Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib stated on May 21 that Belgium is 'committed' to beginning Ukraine's EU accession negotiations before the end of its rotating presidency at the beginning of July.
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- Efforts are being made to persuade Hungary to drop its objections to Kyiv's EU membership as diplomats aim to start accession negotiations before Hungary assumes the EU Council presidency in July.
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