End of Hungarian blockade opens doors for Ukraine's EU path

The conclusion of Hungary's blockade on opening the first set of negotiation chapters has opened a path for Ukraine's progress toward European Union membership. This development, while significant, comes with a caveat: the timeline for achieving Ukraine's accession goal remains uncertain, as considerable work is still required.

Kyiv must still undertake substantial efforts to establish the rule of law and strengthen its fight against corruption. These are critical areas that the EU consistently emphasizes for candidate countries seeking membership.

In a related move, France and Germany have issued a non-paper, obtained by Delo, urging the European Commission to present proposals. These proposals would aim to facilitate the gradual integration of candidate countries into the EU framework, suggesting a potential shift towards a more phased approach to enlargement.