Hungary Lifts Veto on Technical Phase of Ukraine's EU Accession Talks, Reports Say
Media reports say Budapest has dropped its block on technical preparations for Ukraine's EU membership process as ambassadors work toward a common position.
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Hungary has lifted its veto on the technical phase of Ukraine's European Union accession talks, according to media reports.
The reports say the shift follows discussions among EU ambassadors, who are now working to agree on a draft common position regarding the next steps in Ukraine's membership process.
Budapest had previously used its veto power to block progress on Ukraine's EU accession file, a stance that has been a recurring point of friction within the bloc. The reports do not specify what prompted Hungary's change in position, nor do they give a timeline for when the draft common position might be finalized.
Ukraine's EU accession process requires unanimous agreement among all member states at various stages, meaning a single country's objection can stall progress. The development, if confirmed, would mark a procedural step forward, though it does not by itself guarantee faster overall progress toward membership.
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