On October 20, 2026, Hungary blocked the opening of the last two clusters in Ukraine and Moldova's negotiations for accession to the European Union. This decision was made during a meeting of the working group on the enlargement of the union.
Which clusters were blocked?
The blocked clusters were the 4th and 5th, which cover important issues for both countries. Specifically, they are:
- 4th cluster: "Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity";
- 5th cluster: "Resources, Agriculture, and Cohesion Policy".
These clusters are critically important for the development of environmental initiatives and agricultural policy in Ukraine and Moldova, as well as for the integration of their economies into European structures.
Reactions from Ukraine and Moldova
At this moment, there has been no official reaction from Ukraine and Moldova. However, the blocking of such important stages in the negotiations could significantly delay the integration process of both countries into the EU. This raises concerns among politicians and experts monitoring this process.