Ukraine's parliament backs minority education bill ahead of EU talks
Lawmakers in Kyiv passed legislation widening schooling options for minority groups, including instruction in Hungarian, a change made to satisfy Budapest. The vote lifts Hungary's objection, opening the way for two additional EU accession clusters.
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What happened
Ukraine's parliament adopted a bill expanding education rights for national minorities, including Hungarian-language instruction. The change was made to meet Hungarian requirements and clears the way for two more EU accession negotiating clusters. Budapest said it would monitor implementation.
Why it matters
The vote removes a condition Hungary set for advancing Ukraine's EU membership talks. It allows the second and third accession clusters to be opened.
Coverage
- Ukraine Passes Education Law to Unlock EU Talks (Kyiv Post)
- Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Hungarian Minority Education Rights Bill, Zelenskyy To Sign (NewsCord)
- Hungary urges Ukraine to guarantee Hungarian minority’s education rights (Anadolu Agency)
- Ukraine Expands Minority Education Rights, Clearing Way for Two More EU Accession Clusters (united24media.com)
- Ukraine passes amendments to education law to secure Hungary's consent for EU accession clusters (pravda.com.ua)
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