EU Begins Accession Talks with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union officially launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step in their path towards full membership. This development comes as Montenegro also closes two more chapters in its own EU accession process.

14 Jun, 09:33 — 15 Jun, 06:01

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Why this matters

The commencement of EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova is a pivotal moment for both countries, signaling a deeper integration with Western Europe amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly Russia's war in Ukraine. This process, while lengthy and demanding, offers a path to stability, economic development, and democratic reforms for the aspiring member states.

Key entitiesEuropean Union Ukraine Moldova Hungary Luxembourg Volodymyr Zelensky EU Commissioner Kos

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What sources agree on

The EU officially began accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday.
The intergovernmental conferences for these talks are taking place in Luxembourg.
Hungary had previously blocked or vetoed the start of Ukraine's accession talks.

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Ukraine and Moldova are opening the first negotiation cluster, 'Fundamentals'.

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EU Commissioner Kos referred to the day as a 'Mega-Monday for enlargement'.

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The election of a new Hungarian government in April paved the way for these talks.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky announced Kyiv will open six clusters of negotiations.

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The specific number of negotiation chapters or clusters being opened.

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The involvement of Montenegro in closing additional negotiation chapters.

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The GuardianleftleftneutralMostly FactualHighlights new Hungarian government's role

aftonbladetcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Emphasizes historical nature after blockage

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage is largely factual and neutral, focusing on the procedural aspects of the EU accession talks. Some outlets emphasize the historical significance and the overcoming of previous political hurdles.

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The GuardianMostly Factual4d ago

Ukraine and Moldova start first phase of EU membership negotiations

Election of new Hungarian government in April has paved way for EU member states to agree to open talks Ukraine and Moldova will take a decisive step towards joining the EU on Monday, as they embark on the first phase of membership negotiations. The start of substantive negotiations, launched by senior EU officials and ministers from both countries in Luxembourg on Monday, will be a highly symbolic moment for the two countries that were both part of the former Soviet Union. It comes after Ru...

By Jennifer Rankin in Brussels

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France 24High4d ago

EU says to resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday

The European Union will resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday, the bloc announced, after Hungary lifted the veto imposed by its previous pro-Russian leader.

By FRANCE24

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rte-newsMostly Factual3d ago

Ukraine and Moldova to begin EU accession process

The European Union will open the first part of the process for Ukraine and Moldova to join the bloc, following Hungary's lifting of its veto on the accession of Ukraine.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3d ago

Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv will open six clusters of negotiations starting on Monday, focusing on the "fundamentals" of European Union accession.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: The Guardian · 14 Jun, 09:33|Full coverage: 16 · 1d 2h|Window: 1d 2h

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The Guardian14 Jun, 09:33First to report

Ukraine and Moldova start first phase of EU membership negotiations

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n1-bih14 Jun, 11:00

Ukrajina i Moldavija otvaraju prvu fazu pregovora s EU: Historijski korak nakon pada mađarske blokade

France 2414 Jun, 11:02

EU says to resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday

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orf14 Jun, 21:17

Startschuss für EU-Beitrittsgespräche

jerusalem-post14 Jun, 22:10

Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles

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tagesschau15 Jun, 04:17

EU startet Beitrittsverhandlungen mit Ukraine und Moldau

dnevnik-bg15 Jun, 04:41

ЕС започва преговори за членство с Украйна и Молдова

n1-serbia15 Jun, 05:08

Ukrajina i Moldavija otvaraju pristupne pregovore s EU, Crna Gora zatvara još dva poglavlja

vijesti-me15 Jun, 05:23

Forsvarsminister: Israel vil ikke trække sig

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mkd-mk15 Jun, 08:44

Украина и Молдавија денес ги отвораат пристапните преговори со ЕУ, а Црна Гора затвора уште две поглавја

aftonbladet15 Jun, 08:49

Historiskt för Ukraina: Nu inleds EU-förhandling

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die-presse15 Jun, 11:08

EU startet Beitrittsgespräche mit der Ukraine

meta-mk15 Jun, 11:35Latest update

Кос: Мега-понеделник за проширување на ЕУ, кандидатите за членство да продолжат со реформите

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from anticipation of the talks and the role of Hungary's previous veto to the factual reporting of the official commencement and the procedural details of the negotiations.

Anticipation of TalksJune 14th

Reports from June 14th indicate that the EU would resume membership talks on Monday, following the lifting of Hungary's veto.

Official CommencementJune 15th morning

On June 15th, numerous outlets confirmed the official start of accession negotiations in Luxembourg.

EU Begins Accession Talks with Ukraine and Moldova

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Ukraine and Moldova start first phase of EU membership negotiations

EU says to resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday

Ukraine and Moldova to begin EU accession process

Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles

Coverage Timeline

Ukraine and Moldova start first phase of EU membership negotiations

Ukrajina i Moldavija otvaraju prvu fazu pregovora s EU: Historijski korak nakon pada mađarske blokade

EU says to resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday

Startschuss für EU-Beitrittsgespräche

Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles

EU startet Beitrittsverhandlungen mit Ukraine und Moldau

ЕС започва преговори за членство с Украйна и Молдова

Ukrajina i Moldavija otvaraju pristupne pregovore s EU, Crna Gora zatvara još dva poglavlja

Ukrajina i Moldavija otvaraju pristupne pregovore s EU

Ukraine and Moldova to begin EU accession process

Od danas do srede redovna ispitivanja u kasarni Žarkovo u Beogradu

Forsvarsminister: Israel vil ikke trække sig

Украина и Молдавија денес ги отвораат пристапните преговори со ЕУ, а Црна Гора затвора уште две поглавја

Historiskt för Ukraina: Nu inleds EU-förhandling

EU startet Beitrittsgespräche mit der Ukraine

Кос: Мега-понеделник за проширување на ЕУ, кандидатите за членство да продолжат со реформите

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