Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession, Allowing Negotiations to Proceed
Hungary has lifted its two-year veto on Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, following an agreement with Ukraine on minority rights. This development allows the EU accession process to move forward, ending a political deadlock that had strained relations between Budapest and Kyiv. The agreement, announced by Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, involves expanding linguistic, educational, cultural, and political rights for the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The decision was made during a meeting of EU ambassadors, where Hungary signaled its readiness to ease its reservations, enabling the 27 member states to proceed with the necessary procedural steps. This move is seen as a significant step towards Ukraine's integration into the EU, a process that involves 33 chapters of negotiations. 
