Ukraine could join EU without full voting rights under new plan — Politico
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Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:55:00 +0300

Politico reported the information, citing European diplomats.According to the outlet, the idea is still in its early stages. New members would receive all the benefits of EU membership but without the right to veto decisions — at least until internal reforms are carried out within the Union.European officials believe this move could help prevent countries like Hungary, which are currently blocking the enlargement process, from stalling decisions.Anton Hofreiter, head of the German Bundestag’s Committee on European Affairs, stated that “Future members should be required to waive their right of veto until key institutional reforms — such as the introduction of qualified majority voting in most policy areas — have been implemented. Enlargement must not be slowed down by individual EU member states blocking reforms.”On September 30, it was reported that the European Union was preparing to take technical steps to admit Ukraine and Moldova to the bloc, despite Hungary’s ongoing blocking of membership negotiations.
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