European Union member states welcomed the change in Hungarian leadership following the appointment of a new prime minister who has approved the continuation of Ukraine’s EU accession talks – a process previously blocked by the Orbán government for two years. While the move is seen as positive, momentum for a swift accession process has been tempered. Sources indicate that concerns raised by Hungary’s new political figures are now prompting a re-evaluation of the timeline for Ukraine’s integration. The initial expectation of accelerated negotiations is now uncertain. The shift removes a significant obstacle to Ukraine’s path toward EU membership, but introduces new complexities regarding the speed of the process. This development follows a period of prolonged stalemate and signals a potential recalibration of the EU’s approach to Ukraine’s candidacy.