Breaking: EU opens 1st negotiation cluster for Ukraine, Moldova (opens original article in a new tab)

EU opened first accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, 2026, marking a key milestone in Ukraine's EU membership path after Hungary resolved minority rights issues.

• EU member states agreed to open first accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, 2026
• Negotiation cluster focuses on justice, freedom, and fundamental rights as backbone of accession process
• Hungary's new government cleared path for talks after resolving minority rights issue with Ukraine
• Viktor Orban's opposition previously blocked Ukraine's EU accession progress