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Moldova Could Leap Ahead of Ukraine in EU Membership Path. The EU is considering a major step for Moldova, potentially opening its first negotiating cluster toward EU membership ahead of September elections - According to Politico. This would give a boost to pro-EU President Maia Sandu and her party, while signaling Russia that Moldova’s European path is moving forward. However, moving Moldova ahead of Ukraine risks angering Kyiv, whose EU bid has progressed alongside Moldova’s since 2023. Ukraine’s candidacy is currently blocked by Hungary, complicating unanimous EU approval. EU officials are exploring ways to support Ukraine, such as access to the Horizon Europe and Erasmus programs, while letting Moldova advance. Diplomats stress the situation could shift quickly, especially after international talks like the Alaska meeting between Trump and Putin. Observers say the decisions now could shape both EU enlargement and future peace in the region.
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