Comprehensive monitoring report on Hungary's preparation for membership 2003.

Abstract

The accession negotiations with Hungary were successfully concluded on 13 December 2002 and the Treaty of Accession was signed on 16 April 2003. In a referendum held on 12 April, a majority of Hungarians expressed their support for membership of the European Union. Following ratification of the Treaty of Accession, Hungary will join the EU on 1 May 2004.