Hungary has once again obstructed the advancement of Ukraine and Moldova’s bids to join the European Union. Specifically, Hungary prevented a Council of the EU working group from endorsing the screening results for negotiating clusters 2-6, which cover key areas of EU law. This action halts further progress toward opening formal accession negotiations for both countries in these designated clusters. The move represents a continuation of Hungary’s previous resistance to accelerating the EU membership process for Ukraine and Moldova. No immediate reason for the latest blockage was provided, but it underscores ongoing tensions between Hungary and other EU member states regarding support for Ukraine. This delay impacts the timeline for both nations seeking full EU integration and requires further diplomatic efforts to resolve the impasse. The stalled clusters represent significant portions of the EU’s legislative framework that Ukraine and Moldova would need to align with.