Ukraine and Hungary reach a deal ending tensions; Ukraine amends education law while Budapest unblocks EU accession talks.
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Relations between Ukraine and Hungary are improving following a public dispute, with both sides moving toward constructive negotiations that benefit all parties including the EU. Ukraine has taken the first step by submitting a draft amendment to its education law, which is supported even by previously cautious parliamentarians. Passing this law will allow Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to claim success in aiding the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. In return, Hungary is expected to unblock two clusters in Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations on October 13th. While the agreement shows a lack of deep trust, it aims for long-term resolution. The shift in Hungarian stance followed public criticism and diplomatic setbacks for the Hungarian government. The core of the agreement involves parallel commitments: Ukraine adopting education law amendments (which also benefit other minorities) and Hungary opening EU negotiation clusters. Officials anticipate that successfully implementing this plan will lead to high-level meetings and further progress on Ukraine’s EU accession path, though opposition parties may attempt to derail it.
