Solving the problem of Ukraine and Hungary: Metsola spoke about positive signals

Metsola told how they will solve the problem of Hungary and Ukraine/Collage 24 Channel

Hungary threatened that it would block all questions, which will be at least somehow connected with Ukraine. At the same time, the European Council believes that the Hungarian side will be persuaded to reconsider its position and take a step towards meeting our state.

B In particular, this also applies to the process of opening negotiations for Ukraine to join the European Union. The head of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, spoke about this during a press conference, reports Channel 24.

Metsola spoke about solving the problem with Hungary

The Head of the European Parliament noted that she hopes that the unity of the European Council on issues related to the start of the negotiation process between Ukraine and the EU will continue to be maintained. Metsola emphasized that so far this unity has always existed.

In our opinion, Ukraine deserved (to join the EU – Channel 24), many discussions took place and conversations on this issue. And if you look at the progress that has occurred in relation to the Hungarian minority in Ukraine – this is an important issue for Hungary, we see this progress,” she said.

At the same time At the time, the head of the European Parliament emphasized that it is also necessary to consider other issues and warnings that are still on the agenda so that we clearly understand that a positive decision will be made.

“I hope that after lunch we will find out this decision (on the opening of accession negotiations between Ukraine and the EU – Channel 24), President Zelensky will address the European Council today and I hope that he will be able to convince them (European leaders – Channel 24),” – Metsola emphasized.

She also expressed the hope that other European prime ministers will be able to convince Hungary that there must be a compromise and that this is ultimately a negotiation, in them need to enter and this should be a signal for Ukraine.

There are debates on financial and political issues, the prime ministers have clearly defined what is extremely important for Ukraine to continue to receive financial support in order to continue to defend itself and fight for common values. – emphasized the head of the European Parliament.

At the same time, she emphasized that all this entails responsibility and means that the EU must be able to take the next political step. She concluded by saying that she was realistic about possible solutions and had no pessimistic visions.

The European Council gave the green light for Ukraine on negotiations

• The Head of the European Council, Charles Michel, announced on December 14 that at the summit of EU member states they agreed to open negotiations on the beginning of Ukraine’s accession to the Union . In addition, a similar decision was made for Moldova.
• In addition, Georgia was granted candidate status for membership of the European Union. Negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina will begin when the country reaches the required level of compliance with the membership criteria.
• Vladimir Zelensky has already responded to this decision. He called it “a victory for Ukraine and all of Europe,” thanking all EU members for this positive decision.