All EU member states have agreed to begin accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, starting with the first group of chapters covering rule of law and democratic standards, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said early Thursday on X.
“Fantastic news,” she wrote, adding that Ukraine is “one step closer” to EU membership.
🇪🇺🇺🇦 Fantastic news — all EU member states have given the green light to open Cluster 1 in accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
— Yulia Svyrydenko (@Svyrydenko_Y) June 3, 2026
We are one step closer to the EU membership: steadily moving towards our goal.
Thank you to @CY2026EU and all EU members for keeping pace and…
The Cypriot EU presidency confirmed that preparations have begun for the formal launch of talks, describing the move as a “milestone in their European integration path” and a strong signal of EU unity. Efforts are now under way to finalise the process.
Τοday the Cyprus Presidency initiated the preparation for the formal opening of Cluster one in the accession negotiations of Ukraine and Moldova.
— Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 (@CY2026EU) June 3, 2026
This marks a significant milestone in their European integration path, and sends a strong message of EU unity and determination.
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Earlier, Hungary signalled its support after reaching an agreement with Kyiv on the rights of around 100,000 ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine, an issue that had previously blocked progress.
Ukraine and Moldova have been pushing to accelerate EU enlargement amid the ongoing war with Russia, now in its fourth year.
