Thomas Byrne
- 3d ago
EU opens two accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova, bringing both closer to membership
The step came a day after all 27 member states approved it, and a few hours after Ukraine adopted a minority-education law that Hungary had demanded in return for lifting its veto.
- 4d ago
Ukraine passes minority education law, clearing the way for two EU negotiating clusters
Ukraine's parliament passed a minority-language education law that Hungary set as a condition for EU talks. Ireland's Thomas Byrne said all member states agreed to open two clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, formally due on Tuesday, 13 October.
- Oct 10
Irish presidency proposes 8% cut to Commission's 2028-2034 EU budget plan
The revised framework totals 1.62 trillion euros and saves 141 billion euros against the Commission's initial proposal, with cohesion and agriculture taking the smallest reduction. The Commission criticised the cuts, and Portugal's prime minister said his country is not in a position to be optimistic.
