Ukraine has adopted the law on the educational rights of minorities, requested by Hungary

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13 October 2026
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Ukraine has adopted the law that extends the educational rights of national minorities whose mother tongues are official languages of the European Union. The adoption of the normative act was one of the conditions imposed by Hungary to accept the opening of new negotiation chapters within the process of Ukraine’s accession to the EU, reports IPN.

The law was adopted on Monday, in two readings, by the Supreme Council and promulgated on the same day by President Volodymyr Zelensky. It guarantees students the right to study in their mother tongue, alongside the state language. At the same time, schools where over 50% of students study in the language of a national minority will be able to receive the status of a general secondary education institution for minorities.

The adoption of the law was hailed by Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Anita Orbán. During a meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sibiha, held in Luxembourg, the official stated that Budapest will monitor how the new provisions will be implemented in practice.

The approval of the law takes place in the context of preparing for a new stage of EU accession negotiations. On Tuesday, the European Union is set to open clusters 2 and 3 of negotiations with both Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the two candidate states being coupled in this process.

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A man from Balti has been detained by officers of the National Anti-Corruption Center, suspected of influence peddling. He is alleged to have asked for and received 2,150 euros and 1,000 lei from a married couple, to whom he promised to facilitate the obtaining of driving licenses, reports IPN.

CNA mentions that the man allegedly stated he has influence over the employees of the Vehicle Registration and Driver Documentation Department in Balti and that he can facilitate the promotion of theoretical and practical tests for obtaining driving licenses.

Law enforcement officials specify that the spouses filed a complaint with the CNA because the promise was not fulfilled. Subsequently, anti-corruption officers, together with prosecutors, conducted searches at the suspect’s residence and in his car, from where they collected relevant evidence for the criminal case.

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Ukraine has adopted the law on the educational rights of minorities, requested by Hungary

IPN.md

13 October 2026
10:15

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Today in Luxembourg, the fourth Intergovernmental Conference between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union is taking place. During the meeting, official negotiations for the accession of another 17 chapters, grouped into two clusters: “Internal Market” and “Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth”, will be opened, reports IPN.

According to the Bureau for European Integration, cluster 2 – “Internal Market” includes nine chapters and aims at the free movement of persons, goods, services and capitals, as well as areas such as consumer protection, competition, and financial services. Alignment with European norms aims to facilitate the access of Moldovan companies to the community market and to expand professional opportunities for citizens.

Cluster 3 – “Competitiveness and inclusive growth” includes eight chapters, targeting digital transformation, taxation, economic and monetary policy, employment, industry, research, education, culture, and customs. The reforms aim at modernizing the economy and developing enterprises.

BIE clarifies that the Republic of Moldova will present its negotiating positions and commitments regarding the alignment of national legislation with European legislation, including any requested transition periods. EU member states will present a common position on the two clusters, reform priorities and conditions for concluding negotiations.

The conference is scheduled to begin at 09:00 PM, Moldova Republic time. Subsequently, a press conference will take place with the participation of the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, the Irish State Minister for European Affairs and Defense, Thomas Byrne, and the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov.

Previously, the Republic of Moldova opened negotiations for cluster 1 – “Fundamental Values”, on June 15, and for cluster 6 – “External Relations”, on July 14.

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