EU's Kos welcomes amendments to education law and says negotiating clusters for Ukraine will open on 13 October

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has welcomed the Ukrainian parliament's decision to approve amendments to the law on education concerning national minorities on 12 October.

Source: Kos on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The adoption of the amendments was Hungary's condition for lifting its veto on the opening of two more negotiating clusters in Ukraine's EU accession process. Kos said they are due to open on Tuesday 13 October.

Read more: Hungary lifts its veto: what the deal means for Ukraine's EU accession

Quote: "I welcome the unity shown across the political spectrum. This is crucial to keep reforms moving. Tomorrow, we plan to open two more negotiating clusters on Ukraine's EU path. Despite Russia's relentless attacks on civilians, we are determined to keep moving forward together to prepare for Ukraine's future inside our Union."

Background:

• On 12 October, the Ukrainian parliament approved amendments to the law on education. The changes are necessary for Hungary to agree to the opening of negotiating clusters 2 and 3 in Ukraine's EU accession talks.
• Hungary is ready to allow Ukraine to open clusters 2 and 3: Internal Market and Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth. The EU's negotiating positions on the matter are to be approved on 12 October.

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