Hungary lifts veto on Ukraine EU accession talks

Budapest unblocked technical preparation for the next stage of negotiations with Kiev and Chisinau. Hungary opened the path to start EU negotiations in two additional areas with Ukraine, signaling readiness to fully lift its veto if Kiev adopts a law on national minority rights next week.

This step removes a major obstacle ahead of the European Council summit next week. It will also advance Moldova's EU accession talks, as the processes for both countries are closely linked. Budapest had blocked further progress until Ukraine adopted legislation expanding educational and cultural rights for the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia.

@Slavyangrad