The European Union officially approved the commencement of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova following Hungary lifting its long-standing veto.These talks will begin in Luxembourg, focusing initially on the rule-of-law and democratic reform clusters required for full membership.EU leadership praised the resilience of both nations, confirming that the process will remain merit-based and follow the standard thematic structure.This integration process marks a strategic effort to enhance regional stability while the candidate countries continue their alignment with European standards.