EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova
Summary
The European Union will start official talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week about joining the EU. This step follows the removal of Hungary’s previous opposition to Ukraine's membership, allowing negotiations to continue.Key Facts
- EU ambassadors from all 27 countries agreed on Friday to restart negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
- Talks will begin in Luxembourg on Monday, focusing first on basic rules like the rule of law.
- EU leaders had planned to open talks in December 2023 but delayed them due to Hungary’s earlier veto.
- Hungary’s new government dropped the veto after a deal with Ukraine over the rights of Hungary’s ethnic minority in Ukraine.
- Ukraine and Moldova see joining the EU as a way to improve their security against Russia.
- Russia considers the post-Soviet states as vital for its national security and opposes their integration with the EU.
- The accession process is complex and often takes many years, covering many areas such as agriculture and laws.
- Hungary plans a referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership if accession chapters are completed over the next 10 to 15 years.
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