Prime Minister Peter Magyar has signalled an imminent deal with Kyiv to resolve the dispute over the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, raising prospects for an agreement that could finally unlock EU accession talks after years of political deadlock.
Speaking to reporters in Berlin following a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Magyar said he was "very optimistic" about the discussions and pointed to a resolution on a technical level "as soon as this week". The issue is politically delicate for both sides.
"The negotiations are progressing encouragingly," he said. "I am ready to meet with Ukraine's president at the beginning of next week, if we manage to agree on these fundamental human rights."
His comments come after five diplomats briefed on the matter told Euronews that conditions for a deal have gained momentum, potentially paving the way for Hungary to lift its two-year-long veto and launch formal negotiations on either 15 or 16 June.
The decision carries significant weight: it would end the impasse for Ukraine, signalling a new chapter in diplomatic relations between Kyiv and Budapest, and simultaneously advance Moldova's membership bid — with the two candidacies widely viewed as a package in EU circles.
