Ukraine and Moldova press ahead with bid to join the EU on enlargement ‘Mega Monday’

Ukraine and Moldova Press Ahead with EU Bid on Mega Monday

Poinews.com – On June 15, 2026, Ukraine and Moldova took a pivotal step toward EU membership by launching the first phase of accession talks in Luxembourg. This development, occurring during the annual 'Mega Monday' event, marks a significant breakthrough after a two-year deadlock caused by Hungary’s earlier opposition. The initiative reflects the European Union’s commitment to expanding its borders and underscores the geopolitical importance of both nations in the bloc’s eastward outreach.

A Political Breakthrough

The breakthrough came as the new Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, reached an agreement with Kyiv to address concerns regarding the rights of Hungary’s minority population in Transcarpathia. This resolution allowed the EU to move forward with negotiations, despite lingering appreh