EU accession

Orbán urges Hungarians to vote against Ukraine’s membership

The Hungarian government mailed letters to citizens calling on them to vote against Ukraine’s European Union membership in a planned consultative referendum, warning that supporting Ukraine’s EU bid would cause “enormous damage” to Hungary, according to a document from the government’s information center cited by European Pravda on April 19.

19 April 2025, 06:41 PM

Serbia may be barred from EU accession if president Vucic attends Moscow parade — report

Serbia could be shut out of joining the European Union if President Aleksandar Vucic attends the May 9 military parade in Moscow, The Telegraph reported on April 15, citing sources.

16 April 2025, 01:26 AM

EU hopes to convince Hungary to unblock Ukraine accession talks

The European Union plans to open six negotiation clusters for Ukraine’s accession by the end of 2025 and is working with Hungary to prevent the country from vetoing the process, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said on April 10.

11 April 2025, 02:05 AM

Kyiv will not compromise its EU accession in favor of ‘minerals deal’ with US — PM Shmyhal

Ukraine will reject certain provisions of the potential “minerals deal” with the United States if they would jeopardize Kyiv’s chances at becoming a full member of the EU, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal said on April 9.

10 April 2025, 02:11 AM

Hungary alone remains opposed to Ukraine’s EU membership — Zelenskyy

Hungary is the only EU member state in opposition to Ukraine’s eventual entry into the bloc, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 14.

14 March 2025, 11:19 PM

Polish public opinion shifting: 57% say Ukraine should seek peace

Nearly six in ten Poles believe Ukraine should move quickly toward a peace settlement in its war with Russia, according to a new poll conducted by Opinia24 for Radio Zet on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 12:42 PM

European Commission submits first screening report on Ukraine's EU membership progress

The European Commission has submitted its first screening report on the negotiations regarding Ukraine’s bid to join the EU to the European Council, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on Jan. 24.

24 January 2025, 09:36 PM

EU official hints at advancing Ukraine's membership negotiations in 2025

The European Union may open the first and thirty-first clusters in membership talks with Ukraine in 2025, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated on Jan. 14 during a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs.

14 January 2025, 05:04 PM

Slovak Hlas slams gas transit halt, threatens Ukraine's EU future

The Slovak political party Hlas, founded by President Peter Pellegrini, called Ukraine's decision to stop the Russian gas transit a ‘breach of trust’ and threatened to block Ukraine's European integration in a statement released on Jan. 7.

9 January 2025, 12:38 PM

Ukraine secures $750M World Bank aid for EU accession reforms

The World Bank announced a $750 million package under the SURGE project for Ukraine to support institutional reforms necessary for the European Union accession, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported on Telegram on Nov. 8.

8 November 2024, 08:51 AM

Brussels to open substantive membership negotiations with Ukraine in early 2025

The European Commission plans to start detailed negotiations on policy and accession terms with Kyiv “as soon as possible in 2025,” the commission said in a report published on Oct. 30.

30 October 2024, 09:14 PM

European Commission’s review will not recommend advancing Ukraine’s EU accession

The European Commission is set to release a report on Oct. 30, detailing the progress of candidate countries, including Ukraine and Moldova, toward EU membership.

30 October 2024, 12:28 AM

Poland to focus on EU expansion during its EU Council presidency — PM Tusk

Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, beginning in January, will be centered around pushing for the expansion of the European Union, Polish PM Donald Tusk said on Oct. 24, as reported by Reuters.

25 October 2024, 01:24 AM

Ukraine submits its second EU accession progress report

The Ukrainian government has submitted its second report to the European Commission, outlining the progress of structural reforms mandated by the Kyiv’s EU accession process, the Cabinet announced on Sept. 10.

10 September 2024, 11:41 PM

Ukraine could join EU by early 2030s — Polish FM Sikorski

Ukraine could become a member of the European Union by the end of this decade or the beginning of the next, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said in an interview with Ukrainian broadcaster Espreso on Aug. 21.

22 August 2024, 12:34 AM

Hungary accuses Ukraine of violating EU Association Agreement

Ukraine's decision to block the transit of Lukoil's Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia "is a clear violation of the Association Agreement with the EU," Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said at a press conference in Brussels on July 22.

23 July 2024, 11:27 AM

Belarus should join EU in future, Zelenskyy says

Belarus should become a member of the European Union in the future, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a speech at the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on June 27.

27 June 2024, 06:54 PM

EU accession agreement possible even amid war, expert says

The war will not prevent Ukraine from joining the European Union, said Hanna Hopko, chairman of the board of the Network for the Protection of National Interests of the ANTS, in an interview with Radio NV on June 26.

27 June 2024, 01:41 PM

EU starts Ukraine accession talks to bolster geopolitical presence — expert opinion

The launch of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the European Union not only supports Ukraine but also enhances the EU's role as a global player, Hanna Hopko, Chair of the Board of ANTS National Interests Advocacy Network, told NV Radio on June 26.

27 June 2024, 01:13 PM

Kyiv expects Hungary won’t obstruct Ukraine’s EU entry

Hungary's presidency of the European Council, starting July 1, will not hinder formal negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession, as Kyiv has invested significantly in its relationship with Hungary, Ukraine’s Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna said on June 25.

25 June 2024, 10:12 PM

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