Archive · 1 Oct 2025

EU's Ukraine Charm Offensive Amidst Hungary's Block

EU's Ukraine Charm Offensive Amidst Hungary's Block

The EU is trying to help Ukraine join, seeing it as a way to help the country economically and protect it from Russia.

However, Hungary is blocking the process due to concerns about the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

The EU is now trying to talk with both sides, visiting schools in Ukraine where Hungarian is taught to ease tensions and ensuring the protection of minority rights.

They hope Ukraine will continue reforms and Hungary will change its mind.

The EU's commissioner is trying to ensure all sides are heard, aiming for progress despite Hungary's veto.

Sources