Ukraine Amends Education Law to Unblock EU Negotiation Clusters with Hungary
Ukraine's parliament passed education law amendments to satisfy Hungary's demands, aiming to unlock the opening of the second and third EU accession negotiation clusters. This marks a concrete concession to overcome a bilateral hurdle in the accession process. The move signals Ukraine's willingness to compromise on minority rights issues to maintain EU momentum, though Hungary's final agreement remains unconfirmed.
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Ukraine EU Accession: Hungary Lifts Veto After Minority Rights Law
Ukraine's parliament has passed legislation protecting Hungarian minority rights, a key demand from Budapest. This action has led Hungary to lift its veto, allowing all 27 EU member states to agree to open the second and third stages of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations. Implementation of the new law and sustained Hungarian support remain key uncertainties.