“The government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán did not support a positive assessment of Ukraine’s efforts on the path of European integration, Denmark, the EU presidency, reported”, - “DW Glavnoe” Telegram channel writes on December 16.
The remaining EU states confirmed that Ukraine has made progress in meeting Brussels’ requirements, Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre noted.
“Twenty-six member states are demonstrating strong support for Ukraine, and Ukraine is fulfilling its commitments,” dpa quoted Bjerre as saying. According to her, the wording regarding Ukraine in the draft statement was fair and proportionate.
German Federal Minister for European Affairs Günter Krichbaum called Hungary’s actions “increasingly destructive” and accused the government in Budapest of obstructing EU decisions. Hungary’s veto means that Ukraine still cannot begin formal accession negotiations with the EU.
At the same time, informal consultations on the terms of Ukraine’s membership are already underway, Marie Bjerre indicated. She expressed confidence that Kyiv could make very rapid progress if Hungary were to lift its veto.