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Ukraine unlocks 4 of 6 EU integration chapters after minority-rights law
Kyiv Independent·UA · HU·about 9 hours ago
Ukraine's president signed a law strengthening linguistic rights for national minorities in education, a key Hungarian demand to continue EU accession negotiations. This removes a bilateral obstacle and signals Ukraine's commitment to EU reforms, though broader accession hurdles remain.
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Ukraine has significantly advanced its EU accession process by passing legislation protecting Hungarian minority rights, leading Hungary to lift its veto on further negotiation stages. This development unblocks critical paths toward EU integration, with all EU members agreeing to open the second and third accession clusters for Ukraine and Moldova. Implementation of the new minority law and sustained Hungarian support remain key uncertainties.