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Brussels Considers Limited EU Membership for Ukraine Amid Controversy

10/20/2025

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Brussels is exploring a plan to admit Ukraine and EU members with limited voting rights.
The plan would withhold veto powers from new members until reforms are implemented.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized Ukraine's accession as taxing EU resources.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will join the EU regardless of Hungary's stance.
A new initiative by European Council President Antonio Costa aims to ease Ukraine's application despite setbacks.

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Brussels is exploring a plan to admit Ukraine and EU members with limited voting rights.
The plan would withhold veto powers from new members until reforms are implemented.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized Ukraine's accession as taxing EU resources.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will join the EU regardless of Hungary's stance.
A new initiative by European Council President Antonio Costa aims to ease Ukraine's application despite setbacks.