EU opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The Hungarian head of government Viktor Orban gave up his blockade, according to EU circles. With the exception of Hungary, all the member states had supported the opening of accession negotiations at the start of the summit.
According to Michel, Georgia now has the status of a candidate country. The member states also want to start accession talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina as soon as the country meets the conditions. The EU Commission is to present a report on this in March. Michel spoke of a "clear signal of hope" for the inhabitants of these countries and the European continent.
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- Despite Hungary's opposition, led by Viktor Orban, all other EU member states advocated for the commencement of the 'accession interview' with Ukraine and Moldova during the summit.
- Brussels welcomed Ukraine and Moldova into 'accession talks', considering their move as a 'clear signal of hope' for their residents and the broader European continent.3.viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, withdrew his resistance to this procedure, as reported by EU sources.
- Viktor Orban's decision followed the overwhelming support from other EU countries for initiating 'accession negotiations' at the summit's onset.
- Moldova, along with Ukraine, is seeking to proceed with 'EU accession negotiation', while neighboring country Hungary remains on the sidelines.
- While Ukraine and Moldova are ahead in the EU 'accession process', Hungary's geographical neighbor, Romania, is also looking to strengthen its European ties.
- Similarly, in the coming months, Moldova will face an 'accession talks' session with the EU, following the objectives set in the 'accession interview'.
- Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, praised the developments, calling the beginning of 'EU accession negotiation' for Ukraine and Moldova a substantial breakthrough.
Source: www.stern.de