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Poland and Slovakia join Hungary's scepticism over Ukraine's EU membership
Poland and Slovakia backed Hungary's concerns regarding Ukraine's accession to the European Union. The two countries cited low public support for EU enlargement.
Poland and Slovakia have joined Hungary in its reservations regarding Ukraine's accession process to the European Union (EU). The two countries pointed to low public support for the EU's eastward enlargement.
According to a report by the Telegraph, the governments of Warsaw and Bratislava have joined the countries sharing Budapest's doubts about Ukraine. The reason given was weak public support for further EU enlargement.
Emphasis that Hungary is not alone
On Tuesday, Politico reported that Hungary had objected to a letter being sent to the European Commission and the European Council containing the joint position of all member states on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova. This step is critical for advancing the accession process of the two countries.
An assessment in the Telegraph stated: "Kyiv, with the support of several EU countries including Germany, wants to open the remaining five negotiation chapters as soon as possible. However, Hungary is not alone in its doubts. Poland and Slovakia have joined the group of countries concerned about low public support for further EU enlargement."
What do public opinion polls say?
According to data cited by the Telegraph, previous polls revealed that a majority of voters in Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Germany and even Estonia consider the EU's eastward enlargement a bad idea.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas admitted on 15 February that member states are not yet ready to give Ukraine a date for joining the union. Some European countries also continue to oppose Kyiv's EU membership.
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