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Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks

  • Hungary and Ukraine struck a deal on the rights of about 100,000 ethnic Hungarians that could unblock the opening of the first cluster of Ukraine’s EU accession talks if written into law.
  • The pact would restore minority schools and let students use Hungarian in classes, exams and celebrations, plus Hungarian symbols.
  • Prime Minister Peter Magyar — who replaced Viktor Orbán and is taking a more conciliatory line — may meet Zelenskiy; Hungary would back opening the first chapter but not fast-track full membership.
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