The remaining five negotiating clusters for Ukraine and Moldova should be opened at the next meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in July 2026.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos expects the remaining five clusters to be opened in July as part of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations.

The EU unanimously agreed to begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova starting June 15, 2026, after Hungary lifted its long-standing veto.

EU ambassadors unanimously approved opening accession negotiations with Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto. Talks begin in Luxembourg on June 16, 2026.

EU member states have agreed a provisional date of 14 July to open the remaining five negotiating clusters in Ukraine’s accession talks.

The remaining five negotiating clusters for Ukraine and Moldova should be opened at the next meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in July 2026.

EU diplomats doubt that all negotiating clusters for Ukraine will be opened in July 2026 due to the complexity of the negotiations.