Ukraine** Zelensky faced a block from Hungary at the recent EU summit. Zelensky strongly called on Hungary not to block Ukraine's accession to the European Union. He noted that Ukraine's accession to the EU is reasonable and legitimate, and Hungary has no reason to block this process. In his opinion, Hungary's opposition is only aimed at preventing the strengthening of the EU and the development of Ukraine, which is unacceptable.
Expand) Ukraine** Zelensky is well aware that Ukraine's accession to the EU is of great significance for the country's development and future. By joining the European Union, Ukraine hopes to gain more economic and political support, enhance the country's international standing, and improve its economic and social situation at home. But for Hungary, Ukraine's accession to the EU could pose a series of problems and challenges. Hungary fears that Ukraine's accession to the EU could trigger new contradictions and disagreements among EU countries, which could adversely affect the unity and cohesion of the EU. In addition, Hungary is concerned that Ukraine's accession to the EU could put a greater economic burden on the EU and may even trigger social instability.
There are clear divisions within the EU over Ukraine's accession to the EU. On the one hand, some EU countries support Ukraine's accession, believing that it will help expand the EU's influence and improve the EU's position in international affairs. They believe that Ukraine's accession can strengthen the EU's ties with Eastern Europe, expand the EU's economic hinterland, and alleviate the EU's refugee crisis. On the other hand, there are also some EU countries that have reservations about Ukraine's accession. They are worried that Ukraine's accession may bring about increased economic burdens and social instability. At the same time, due to Ukraine's close geopolitical ties with Russia, these countries are also worried that Ukraine's accession could lead to a deterioration in relations between Europe and Russia.
The issue of Ukraine's accession to the EU has provoked fierce debates and controversies within the EU. EU countries that support Ukraine's accession believe that Ukraine's accession can further weaken Russia's influence, prevent Russia's expansion on the EU's eastern flank, and strengthen the EU's strategic balance against Russia. They believe that Ukraine's accession is beneficial to the overall interests of the EU and can enhance the EU's security and stability. However, for some EU countries, they are conservative and cautious about Ukraine's accession. These countries fear that Ukraine's accession may lead to new divisions and contradictions within the EU, and even weaken the EU's judgment and cohesion on key issues. They believe that the EU should first address its internal problems and improve its competitiveness and stability, and then consider expanding its membership.
Hungary refuses to support Ukraine's accession to the EU, mainly because they believe that Ukraine has some serious problems that deviate significantly from the EU's accession criteria. The Hungarian Minister pointed out that a series of problems in Ukraine, including the formulation of the national language law and the protection of the rights and interests of ethnic minorities, are inconsistent with the values and norms of the European Union. Hungary believes that Ukraine needs to reform and improve on these issues in order to meet the conditions for EU membership.
There are some historical and ethnic problems between Ukraine and Hungary, which is one of the main reasons for Hungary's refusal to support Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Hungary is concerned that Ukraine's legal system is not perfect enough to protect the rights and interests of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Hungary believes that Ukraine needs to make reforms in the formulation and implementation of the national language law in order to ensure that the rights and interests of national minorities are fully protected. In addition to this, Ukraine's political stability and ability to govern are also a focus of concern for Hungary. Hungary believes that Ukraine has serious problems in these areas and needs to be reformed and upgraded.
Within the EU, Hungary's attitude has been criticized by Lithuania. Lithuania's *** minister said that Hungary's approach was rather strange and that it was not qualified to make decisions for all EU countries. Lithuania believes that Hungary's move is undermining the unity of the EU and preventing its further development. Lithuania hopes that other EU countries will recognize Hungary's behavior and make the right judgment.
As a member of the European Union, Lithuania has a high degree of concern and participation in the affairs of the European Union. Lithuania expresses strong dissatisfaction and incomprehension of Hungary's blocking of Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Lithuania believes that Ukraine's accession to the EU is reasonable and legitimate, and Hungary has no right to prevent Ukraine's development and progress. Lithuania believes that Hungary's actions are undermining the unity and cohesion of the EU and hindering its further development. Lithuania called on other EU countries to be vigilant about Hungary's actions and to make the right judgments.
In general, Ukraine faces blockades from Hungary, which plagues it in terms of EU accession and economic assistance. There are serious divisions within the EU over Ukraine's accession to the EU, with both support and opposition voices. Ukraine will continue to work hard to enlist the support of the European Union and seek to resolve its differences with Hungary in order to advance Ukraine's development and progress.