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The ongoing struggle with veto power in the EU has positioned Ukraine in a challenging political landscape. The persistent Hungarian veto on decisions concerning Ukraine's EU integration underscores the complexities of EU unanimity rules. Prime Ministers Viktor Orban and Robert Fico have voiced opposition to relinquishing veto power in Ukraine’s EU accession matters, emphasizing sovereignty issues. Meanwhile, Ukraine remains steadfast in its determination to pursue EU and NATO memberships, with officials including Sybiha clearly stating that no nation holds veto power over Ukraine's strategic alliances or sovereignty. The situation remains fluid, underscoring the political tension within the EU regarding decision-making processes, with Ukrainian sovereignty and EU integration at the core of the debate.

What is the impact of Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU integration?

Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU integration highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity rule, preventing collective EU decisions on Ukraine's membership. This affects Ukraine's prospects and delays integration efforts, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and negotiation within the EU to address such roadblocks.

Why are Orban and Fico against removing veto power in the EU?

Prime Ministers Viktor Orban of Hungary and Robert Fico of Slovakia oppose removing veto power as they believe it protects national sovereignty and allows them to advocate for their national interests within the EU. Removing this power could diminish their countries' influence over decisions affecting them directly.

What stance has Ukraine taken regarding its EU and NATO membership goals?

Ukraine maintains a strong stance on pursuing membership in both the EU and NATO. Ukrainian officials emphasize that no external power, through veto or other means, will dictate Ukraine's sovereign decisions regarding alliances and national security, reaffirming Ukraine’s commitment to these strategic goals.

How does the EU's unanimity rule affect decision-making?

The EU's unanimity rule ensures that all member states must agree on certain decisions, such as new memberships, giving individual states significant leverage. This can lead to gridlocks, as seen with Hungary’s veto, complicating and delaying crucial decisions like Ukraine's EU accession, and raising debates on potential reforms.

What alternatives exist if Hungary continues to veto Ukraine's EU accession?

Diplomats are evaluating options to bypass Hungary's veto, such as revising the unanimity rule for specific cases or using EU mechanisms that allow majority voting. These alternatives would require extensive negotiation and consensus among EU members to ensure equitable decision-making while respecting national sovereignty.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy International community and partners are waiting for Zelenskyy to veto draft law on NABU and SAPO, - Naiiem Currently, the international community and Ukraine's partners are waiting for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto Bill 12414, which eliminates the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 3 560 68

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Putin does not have right to veto countries’ accession to NATO Putin has no veto or vote on any country’s accession to NATO - Rutte Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no right to decide which countries can join NATO and which cannot. 2 382 17

Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico Fico threatens to veto military aid to Ukraine at EU level in response to suspension of Russian gas transit Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico threatens to veto the upcoming military aid package to Ukraine from the European Union. He states that this will be a response to the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory. 5 973 56 Previously in trend: Gas

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орбан Hungary blocks EU economic aid to Ukraine Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the adoption of the EU budget decision, which would have included a medium-term assistance programme for Ukraine. 21 499 104 War in Ukraine

радев Bulgarian President Radev promised agreement with Ukraine on supply of armored personnel carriers Bulgarian President Rumen Radev vetoed the draft law on the ratification of the agreement with Ukraine on the supply of armored personnel carriers to Kyiv. 10 911 58 World

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Supreme Court calling on Zelenskyi to veto law on activities of self-government judicial bodies Supreme Court calling on Zelenskyi to veto law on activities of self-government judicial bodies The Supreme Court of Ukraine has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to veto bill No. 1008 passed by the Ukrainian parliament at second reading, which amends some Ukrainian laws about activities of self-government judicial bodies. 1 989 24 Ukrainian Politics

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порошенко оон Poroshenko delivers speech at UN SC, compares Russia’s military campaign in Syria with one in Ukraine. PHOTO+STATEMENT Speaking at the meeting of the UN Security Council, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko compared the actions of Russia in Syria with its efforts in Ukraine, as well as proposed to reform the UN Security Council in terms of veto right. 61 848 262 Ukrainian Politics

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Poroshenko vetoes law on foreign currency loan restructuring President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has vetoed the law on the restructuring of foreign currency loans (No. 1558-1) and offers its complete rejection. 25 129 182 Ukrainian Politics

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73 countries support stripping Russia of its right to veto in UN SC, Ukraine’s representative to UN says 73 countries support imposition of restriction on the right of the Russian Federation to put a veto in the United Nations Security Council. 81 522 559 World

We will initiate stripping Russia of veto right at UN General Assembly session, Poroshenko says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has called for discussing the deprivation of Russia's veto right at the UN Security Council at the session of the UN General Assembly in September. 13 985 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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