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EU Beitrittsgespraeche Ukraine Moldau
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The EU has officially initiated accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, following an agreement among the 27 member states. The first round of talks is scheduled to begin on Monday, focusing initially on values and fundamental rights. This process is expected to be lengthy, requiring the applicants to negotiate several clusters over many years.
Key points
- EU ambassadors agreed in Brussels to formally start accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
- Hungary has lifted its long-standing opposition to the accession talks with Ukraine.
- The initial negotiation block will address values and fundamental rights, which is one of several clusters required for full membership.
- Full EU membership requires unanimous approval from all 27 member states and subsequent ratification in each country.
- The process has a history of delays, previously stalled by Hungary's opposition.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableEU ambassadors agreed to officially start accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Friday in Brussels.
- VerifiableThe first negotiation round, scheduled for Monday, will focus on values and fundamental rights.
- VerifiableHungary has withdrawn its opposition to the accession negotiations with Ukraine.
- VerifiableThe entire process of joining the EU is expected to take many years and requires unanimous approval from all member states.
Missing context
The article does not detail the specific reform requirements or benchmarks expected of Ukraine and Moldova beyond general 'values and fundamental rights' in the initial phase.
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