Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Denmark to Champion Ukraine's EU Bid, Address Climate Goals
Denmark is taking over the leadership of the European Council soon.
They plan to help Ukraine join the EU.
Ukraine has already started doing what it needs to do to join.
But Hungary doesn't want Ukraine to join, because they think it would hurt their economy and farmers.
Denmark is trying to convince Hungary to change its mind.
Denmark will also work with other countries in the EU to make plans about how the EU can cut down on pollution by the year 2040.
This includes figuring out how much pollution to cut and how to reach that goal.
Denmark will advocate for Ukraine's EU membership during its EU Council presidency.
Hungary opposes providing NATO and EU aid to Ukraine, citing economic concerns.
Denmark aims to pressure Hungary to support Ukraine's EU membership.
Ukraine is ready to expedite EU membership negotiations after initiating necessary reforms.
Denmark will also focus on achieving consensus on the EU's 2040 climate goals.
- Who
- Denmark and Hungary are the main actors involved. Denmark’s European affairs minister Marie Bjerre, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are also involved.
- What
- Denmark will push for Ukraine’s EU membership and seek agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate goals.
- When
- Denmark takes over the presidency of the European Council from July 1.
- Where
- Copenhagen, Denmark, and the European Union.
- Why
- Denmark aims to facilitate Ukraine's EU membership and advance EU climate goals.
Pro-Ukraine EU Membership
Anti-Ukraine EU Membership
Ukraine's EU Membership
Pro-Ukraine EU Membership
Denmark supports Ukraine's EU membership and is applying pressure on Hungary to encourage them to change their view.
Anti-Ukraine EU Membership
Hungary is blocking EU membership and NATO military aid to Ukraine.
- Country in Presidency
- Denmark
- Start Date of Presidency
- July 1
- Main Focus
- Ukraine's EU membership and EU climate goals
- Opposing Country
- Hungary
- EU Emission Reduction Goal
- 90% by 2040