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Ukraine and Moldova open all accession chapters - informally Brussels – As promised by the Commission and the Council Presidency,technical work with Ukraine and Moldova on accession standards continues unabateduntil the formal process is finally unblocked by the lifting of Hungary’s veto on Kyiv’s path, which is also holding up Chișinău’s. This is whytwo separate informal meetingswith representatives of the two candidate countries were convened in Brussels on 17 March to take stock of progress on key reforms needed for EU integration and tooffer guidance to both governments across all six negotiating clusters. “We shared reflections on the next steps, without prejudice to member states’ positions,” said the Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus,Marilena Raouna, noting that technical work –launchedby the Danish Presidency of the Council in late 2025 – has progressed during the first months of the Cyprus Presidency. Following the first meetings in December – where Cluster 1 – ‘Fundamentals’, Cluster 2 – ‘Internal Market’, and Cluster 6 – ‘External Relations’ were informally opened –technical work progressed on 17 March to the remaining three negotiating clusters: Cluster…

EU accession talks with Ukraine to begin with issues of democracy, values — von der Leyen On June 15 Ukraine and Moldova will take an important step on their path to the EU, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said

EU confirms launch of formal accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, on June 15 "We will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 12. "It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions."

EC head promises Kiev €9 bln by end of month, start accession talks Ursula von der Leyen also announced that the first negotiating cluster on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU will open in the coming days

Ukraine starts negotiations to join EU Ukraine has officially opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday.

EU Agrees to Start Accession Process for Ukraine, Moldova Brussels (TDI):The European Union has agreed to formally launch the accession process for Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step toward eventual membership for both countries. EU ambassadors representing all 27 member states approved the decision on Friday, paving the way for the first round of negotiations to begin next week in Luxembourg. The move follows earlier agreement in December 2023 to open membership talks with both countries, although the process had been stalled due to objections from Hungary under its previous leadership. That veto has now been lifted by Hungary’s new government, allowing discussions to move forward. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint statement that the decision reflects recognition of Ukraine and Moldova’s continued reform efforts despite ongoing political and security challenges. They described EU enlargement as a “strategic choice,” adding that expanding the bloc would serve shared interests in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Read More:German Chancellor Proposes EU Associate Membership fo…

Hungary greenlights another cluster in Ukraine's EU accession talks The next accession cluster in Ukraine’s membership talks will open on July 14

KYIV INDEPENDENT: EU opens 1st negotiation cluster for Ukraine, Moldova https://kyivindependent.com/breaking-eu-opens-1st-negotiation-cluster-for-ukraine-moldova/ "Today, we're launching talks on the backbone of the accession process: including justice, freedom, and fundamental rights," the […]

EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on <p>The European Union has agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine next week after ambassadors decided that a conference to officially launch negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova will be held in Luxembourg on Monday.</p>

Breaking: EU opens 1st negotiation cluster for Ukraine, Moldova "Today, we're launching talks on the backbone of the accession process: including justice, freedom, and fundamental rights," the European Commission said.

EU countries greenlight Ukraine, Moldova accession talks — European Parliament head The move will make it possible to start talks on June 15

EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat.

Will Ukraine become an EU member? Ukraine has opened the first phase of membership talks with the ‌European Union.

Ukraine and Moldova start first phase of EU membership negotiations <p>Election of new Hungarian government in April has paved way for EU member states to agree to open talks </p><p>Ukraine and Moldova will take a decisive step towards joining the EU on Monday, as they embark on the first phase of membership negotiations.</p><p>The start of substantive negotiations, launched by senior EU officials and ministers from both countries in Luxembourg on Monday, will be a highly symbolic moment for the two countries that were both part of the former Soviet Union. It comes after Russia has intensified its bombardment of Ukrainian towns and cities, while sustaining huge losses for little territorial gain.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/14/ukraine-and-moldova-start-first-phase-of-eu-membership-negotiations">Continue reading...</a>

EU confirms launch of formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova ... Europe EU confirms launch of formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, Zelensky welcomes move June 12, 2026 8:32 pm (Updated: June 13, 2026 3:50 am ) • 4 min read Prefer on Google by Martin Fornusek European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen (R) shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky before a meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, on August 17, 2025. (Photo by Simon Wohlfahrt / AFP via Getty Images) Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar's comments announcing a formalized agreement on Hungarian minority rights reached between Budapest and Kyiv. All 27 EU members agreed to launch the first cluster of negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova during an Intergovernmental Conference on June 15, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced. "We will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process," von der Leyen said on June 12. "It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions." President Volodymyr Ze…

Breaking: EU opens 1st negotiation cluster for Ukraine, Moldova "Today, we're launching talks on the backbone of the accession process: including justice, freedom, and fundamental rights," the European Commission said.

EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on BRUSSELS (AP) -- European Union nations agreed on Friday to open membership talks with Ukraine next week, officially launching the process for the war

EU ambassadors agreed last week to advance membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova. A statement issued by the European Council after the summit welcomed the beginning of ​accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova.

EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine next week even as war with Russia drags on At a meeting in Brussels, ambassadors from the 27 EU nations decided to officially open negotiations with Ukraine as well as with Moldova

The EU has agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova – Cluster 1 – Fundamentals, calling the move a historic step and a reward for the two countries’ resilience and reforms amid Russia’s war. #AureFreePress #News #EU #Ukraine #breakingnews

EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova In a joint social media post, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.” TBS Report 13 June, 2026, 12:45 pm Last modified: 13 June, 2026, 12:53 pm Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Stansstad near Lucerne, Switzerland, June 16, 2024. Photo: Michael Buholzer/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo The European Union has agreed to resume accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, with talks set to begin next week in Luxembourg after ambassadors from all 27 member states reached consensus on opening the first cluster of negotiations. In a joint social media post, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova." The decision marks a breakthrough after the accession process had been delayed by opposition f…

- EU Accession Progress: On the sidelines of the summit, European Union leaders officially agreed to open the first formal cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine. - Trump: "Putin should make a deal."

⚡️Breaking: EU opens 1st negotiation cluster for Ukraine, Moldova. "Today, we're launching talks on the backbone of the accession process: including justice, freedom, and fundamental rights," the European Commission said.

Ukraine to start EU membership talks, ushering in years of reforms while fighting Russia’s war <p>BRUSSELS &#8212; Ukraine was due on Monday to officially begin European Union membership negotiations, launching a process that will require its government to commit to years of political reforms even as it continues to fight a Russian invasion.</p>

Keep up the pace of Ukraine's EU accession The European Union and Ukraine held their second intergovernmental conference and opened the first cluster of accession talks, known as "Fundamentals", in Luxembourg on June 15. The name seems mundane, but the substance is anything but. This cluster is the spine of the whole process. It covers the rule of law, democratic institutions, public administration, and economic criteria, and contains five negotiation chapters: judiciary and fundamental rights; justice, freedom, and security; public pro