EU gives preliminary approval for Ukraine and Moldova accession talks
The EU has granted preliminary approval for accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, following Hungary's lifted veto. Moldova aims for 2030 integration, but the Transnistria region's future remains a key question.
The European Union has recently given its preliminary green light for the official commencement of accession negotiation chapters with Ukraine and Moldova. This significant step forward in their respective bids for EU membership was enabled by Hungary's decision to lift its prior veto. The decision restarts the accession process for Moldova, which has set an ambitious target for EU integration by 2030 and is recognized as one of the more advanced candidate nations in implementing the required reforms. Despite this progress, a key unresolved issue for Moldova's accession remains the long-term status and future of the separatist Transnistria region. Sources: Le Monde