# Hungary blocks next step in Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership bids without explanation

https://mins.news/en/item/107714

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-20 10:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/hungary-blocks-final-2-of-6-membership-to-do-lists-for-ukraine-and-moldova-no-explanation-given/

> Hungary blocked a procedural step toward opening the final two EU enlargement clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, despite having its earlier demands met. Diplomats said Hungarian counterparts did not explain the move when asked.

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