The European Union may consider separating the accession processes of the Republic of Moldova from Ukraine as Hungary is obstructing negotiations with Kyiv, stated the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos.
Source: "European Truth" referencing an interview with Kos for Europa Libera Moldova.
Kos emphasized that she "cannot rule out the separation" of the two countries on the path to EU membership, which may occur as early as June when several important decisions regarding enlargement are expected in Brussels.
According to Kos, "We are already discussing with member states what to do, as no member state opposes the opening of the first cluster with Moldova."
She noted that currently, Hungary stands alone in opposing Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Previously, Moldova and Ukraine had progressed together in the EU accession process and were viewed as a tandem.
Last year, 27 EU member states greenlighted the start of negotiations with both candidate countries, but no negotiation chapters have been opened yet.
Hungary has blocked negotiations with Ukraine, imposing a series of hurdles, including demands for extended rights for the Hungarian minority.
Kos believes there is even a possibility that Moldova could become an EU member by the end of her mandate in 2029.
She mentioned that if the EU does not have any new member states during the current term of the European Commission, it will be seen as a "failure."
"Moldova is truly a model student in the entire group. They genuinely feel this historic moment," said the commissioner.
Kos also expressed regret that Hungary is politicizing Ukraine's accession process.
"Ukraine has done enough, I can say this from my own experience, as it has facilitated dialogue between Hungary and Ukraine," Kos noted.
She added that Hungary has put forward many points for negotiation, and Ukraine is ready to comply with all of them, but "this is not enough for Hungary."
Meanwhile, Budapest has organized a consultative survey regarding Ukraine's EU accession, and Prime Minister Viktor Orban has already publicly voted against it.