Hungary blocked two negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's…

Hungary blocked two negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the European Union, reports 'European Truth'.

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Hungary blocked the opening of two negotiation clusters (№2 and №3) for Ukraine's EU accession on July 17.
The decision was made during a meeting of the European Council’s working group on enlargement (COELA).
The issue has been postponed to the next meeting scheduled for July 22.
Hungary agreed to open cluster №3 for Moldova at the same time.
Ukraine and Hungary signed an agreement in June regarding rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia.

Hungary previously lifted a 17-month veto on Ukraine’s EU accession, with the new government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán indicating willingness to support negotiations for both Ukraine and Moldova. — vm
The Hungarian government approved the start of EU accession talks after an agreement was reached at the ambassadorial level in early June. — vedomosti
Hungary may suspend Ukraine’s integration process if Kyiv fails to meet obligations related to protecting the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. — vedomosti
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Anitta Orbán, stated that failure to fulfill the agreement on minority rights would automatically trigger suspension of the accession process within individual clusters. — vesti
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán previously announced a referendum in Budapest if Ukraine successfully completes negotiations with Brussels over EU membership. — vm