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Denmark Pledges “Maximum Pressure” on Hungary Over Ukraine’s EU Bid
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Denmark has pledged to exert “maximum pressure” on Hungary to lift its objections to Ukraine’s EU accession talks, as Copenhagen takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.
According to Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, the Danish government is committed to advancing Ukraine’s membership bid, alongside those of Moldova and the Western Balkans. Her statement was cited by Euractiv.
“We will do everything we can, politically and practically, to move forward in our relations with Ukraine,” Bjerre stated, adding that Denmark intends to explore all available mechanisms to address Hungary’s continued resistance.
Among the options being considered is invoking Article 7 of the EU Treaty, which allows for the suspension of a member state’s voting rights in cases of serious breaches of EU values.
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However, Bjerre acknowledged that such a move would require unanimous support from the remaining 26 member states, making its implementation unlikely in the short term.
Hungary has consistently blocked key decisions related to Ukraine’s path toward EU membership, citing various political and legal concerns.
Denmark’s leadership of the Council of the EU from July to December 2025 places it in a central position to mediate and coordinate efforts aimed at breaking the deadlock.
Earlier, at the June 26 European Council summit, Hungary blocked a joint declaration to begin EU accession talks with Ukraine.
Despite support from 26 member states, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposed the move, claiming that integrating Ukraine would mean “integrating a war” into the EU. While the Council praised Ukraine’s reform progress and endorsed further support, formal negotiations remain stalled due to the lack of unanimous approval.
