EU drafts plan B and C amid Hungary's veto of Ukraine's accession, says bloc's diplomacy chief
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Fri, 09 May 2025 15:56:02 +0300
Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has stated that the EU understands what to do if the Hungarian veto on Ukraines accession is not overcome.
Source Kallas in a comment to European Pravda journalists in Lviv Details Kallas emphasised that the EU firmly believes bilateral issues should not hinder Ukraines accession, noting that European institutions are preparing for a possible blockade.
She stated that the EU has plans B and C, though plan A securing unanimous support remains the priority.
Kallas noted that the EU is in ongoing dialogue with Hungary to lift the veto.
She added that Ukraine and the EU each had their respective tasks to complete, stressing that engagement with the Hungarian government is continuing.
If a compromise is not found, the EU is ready to act.
Kallas stated that the EU is working on plan B in case plan A fails.
However, she refrained from disclosing any details, emphasising that the process was still underway.
The EU chief diplomat noted that the accession process, referred to as the reunification process, is essential not only for Ukraine but also for the European Union.
Background Earlier, the Ukrainian government criticised the EUs treatment of Ukraines progress as unfair.
Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn lamented that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to change the Hungarian government.
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