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Ukraine and Moldova on course to start formal EU membership talks in June
- EU talks for Ukraine and Moldova likely to begin in June as Hungary signals openness to lifting its veto.
- The first negotiating cluster is expected at the June 15 inter-governmental conference in Luxembourg.
- Ukraine and Moldova applied for EU membership together; Moldova's progress depends on Ukraine's advancement.
- Hungary's new leadership privately signals openness to lifting its veto, following talks on minority rights for Hungarians in Ukraine.
- EU ambassadors will finalize positions on opening the first cluster after Ukraine presents its reform plans and minority issue resolutions.
- Opening of clusters requires unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states, allowing any country to block.
- The June talks come as Kyiv and Chisinau pursue formal steps toward membership amid EU funds and reforms negotiations.
- Diplomats say finalizing positions depends on Ukraine's reform plans and minority-rights assurances.
- Hungary's stance shift is tied to negotiations over minority rights for Hungarians in Ukraine.
- Ukraine began its reform agenda as part of the EU accession process slated for June talks.
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