EU Moves to Formal Accession Negotiations with Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto (eco.sapo.pt)

• Hungary lifted its veto after reaching a minority rights agreement with Ukraine.
• Formal accession negotiations expected to launch on June 15.
• First negotiation block covers rule of law, human rights, and judicial system.

"The European Union unlocked the process for Ukraine's membership negotiations on June 3, 2026, after Hungary lifted its veto. Formal talks are expected to be announced on June 15. The first negotiation block covers 33 chapters focusing on rule of law, human rights, and judicial reform. The breakthrough followed an agreement between Hungarian PM Peter Magyar and Ukraine on expanding rights for the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The decision also applies to Moldova, another candidate country."