Lithuania has consistently pushed EU institutions to accelerate Ukraine's integration, particularly emphasizing the technical opening of negotiation clusters.

If Hungary remains unyielding by the end of summer 2025, the EU may explore alternative strategies to advance Ukraine's accession.

Diplomatic sources indicate that the negotiation process could potentially resume, with the first clusters opening after Poland's presidency concludes in July 2025.

Denmark, which will assume the EU Council presidency in the latter half of 2025, has pledged to support Ukraine's EU accession despite ongoing obstacles from Hungary.

Ahead of a key European Council meeting, Nausėda discussed priorities with European Council President António Costa, including increased support for EU member states threatened by Russia and Belarus.

The conversation with Costa highlighted the urgency of prompt negotiations for Ukraine's accession alongside the need for enhanced support for EU member states facing external threats.

As a strong advocate for Ukraine's European integration, Lithuania is pressing the EU to expedite the negotiation process.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has called for the immediate opening of negotiation clusters to facilitate Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

Nausėda emphasized that achieving Ukraine's EU membership by 2030 is a strategic objective that requires political determination and unity from the EU.