EU Explores Ways to Circumvent Orban’s Veto on Ukraine’s EU Accession
In the contemporary political landscape of the European Union, new ideas are emerging to expedite Ukraine’s accession process despite Hungary’s opposition and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto.
Following extensive discussions and the search for alternative pathways, Brussels has introduced a concept called ‘Frontloading’—a strategy focused on concentrating efforts on initial negotiations without formally opening clusters.
Essentially, this approach allows for informal agreements to be reached before Hungary lifts its veto, potentially after an opposition victory in upcoming elections or a political resolution.
As a result, Ukraine can advance its candidate status and reforms, being already in an advanced negotiation stage, even without the official initiation of all procedures.
The idea enjoys support from the European Commission and the Council, but its implementation requires coordination with the EU Council Presidency and key member states.
Still, many details of this format remain under discussion, and experts voice skepticism regarding its quick approval.
This strategy could break the deadlock in Ukraine’s European integration, offering a chance to move to the next phase without delays caused by vetoes.