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Hungary to Approve EU Opening of Clusters 2, 3 for Ukraine After Minority Rights Law
Ukrainska Pravda·HU · UA·about 18 hours ago
President Zelensky signed a law broadening educational rights for national minorities, a key step toward EU accession criteria. EU Ambassador Marta Kos welcomed the adoption, signaling alignment with Brussels' requirements. This move addresses long-standing Hungarian and Romanian concerns, potentially easing bilateral tensions and advancing Ukraine's EU integration.
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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.