Ukraine, Moldova move to next stage of EU membership bids
The European Union has moved Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage of their membership bids after Hungary signaled it would drop its veto. This follows a breakthrough agreement regarding the rights of Hungarian ethnic minorities in Ukraine.
Why it matters
EU enlargement is a major geopolitical shift that impacts the security and economic integration of Eastern Europe.
The European Union agreed to move Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage in their membership bids, as diplomats said Hungary signalled it was dropping its long-standing veto against Kyiv.
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