Hungary lifted its veto on EU accession talks with Ukraine, clearing the way for formal negotiations to begin around June 15 under the Cypriot presidency.

Friday's agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as "Fundamentals". #EuropeNews

Ein Veto aus Ungarn hat über Jahre formelle EU-Gespräche mit der Ukraine blockiert. Jetzt kann es endlich losgehen.

The European Union has agreed to open the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, marking a major step in the bloc's enlargement.