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Hungary Rejects EU COELA Clusters 2, 3 for Ukraine, Moldova

7/23/2026

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Hungary refused to approve clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine and Moldova at the COELA meeting on 22 July 2026.
It was Hungary’s second rejection after a similar vote on 17 July 2026.
A third COELA vote is scheduled for 1 September 2026.
The EU opened cluster 6 (External Relations) for Ukraine on 14 July 2026.
Ireland, holding the EU Council presidency, will send letters to Hungary and plans intergovernmental conference preparations for September 2026.

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Hungary refused to approve clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine and Moldova at the COELA meeting on 22 July 2026.
It was Hungary’s second rejection after a similar vote on 17 July 2026.
A third COELA vote is scheduled for 1 September 2026.
The EU opened cluster 6 (External Relations) for Ukraine on 14 July 2026.
Ireland, holding the EU Council presidency, will send letters to Hungary and plans intergovernmental conference preparations for September 2026.