"Ukraine's EU Membership Report: Anticipation Builds"
The European Union is set to release a report on Ukraine's progress towards fulfilling the criteria for EU membership, with the possibility of formal accession talks if the requirements are met. While Ukraine has made significant progress, concerns remain regarding the issue of deoligarchization and the influence of powerful oligarchs in the political system. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's stance on language rights for minorities, particularly Hungarian minorities in Ukraine, could also pose a potential obstacle. EU leaders will discuss the report at a December summit, where unanimous agreement is required to proceed with membership negotiations.