Hungary blocks EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova
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Hungary blocked the opening of two EU accession negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, citing Kyiv's failure to fulfill an agreement on ethnic Hungarian rights. The move halts discussions on single market access and social policy. The decision requires unanimous support from all 27 EU member states, and Hungary had raised similar objections in July.
Key Facts
- Hungary refused to approve the opening of the second and third negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova.
- Budapest cited Kyiv's failure to fulfill an agreement on the rights of ethnic Hungarians as the reason for the block.
- The EU accession negotiation process is divided into 33 chapters grouped into six clusters.
- Montenegro has been negotiating EU membership for 14 years and may join next year.
- Turkey has been a formal candidate and negotiating accession for almost 21 years.
The Block
Hungary blocked the opening of the second and third negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, according to Euractiv sources. Budapest refused to approve the move, citing Kyiv's failure to fulfill an agreement on the rights of ethnic Hungarians. The decision halts discussions on single market access and social policy. Hungary had raised similar objections in July.
EU Accession Process
The EU accession negotiation process is divided into 33 chapters grouped into six clusters. Opening each negotiation stage requires unanimous support from all 27 EU member states. Montenegro has been negotiating EU membership for 14 years and may join next year. Turkey has been a formal candidate and negotiating accession for almost 21 years.
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