Hungary lifts veto, allowing Ukraine's EU membership bid to proceed

Hungary has withdrawn its veto against Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union. The decision removes a key obstacle to Ukraine’s accession process. Hungarian officials said the move reflects changing political calculations. The lifting of the veto eases the path for Ukraine’s EU membership negotiations. EU leaders welcomed the development as a positive step toward enlargement. The change may influence other member states’ positions on the issue. Kyiv officials expressed gratitude for Hungary’s policy shift. The situation will be watched as the accession talks progress.