Negotiations
EU law (the acquis) is split into 35 chapters, grouped into 6 thematic clusters. Chapters 34 and 35 are handled at the very end, outside the clusters. A cluster opens as a whole by unanimity of all 27 member states. Its chapters are then closed one by one, also by unanimity.
Data verified as of 23 Sept 2026
Chapter readiness (EC's latest report):Early stageSomeModerateGoodWell advanced
1FundamentalsOpens first, closes last0 of 5 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 5Public procurementSomeNot started
- 18StatisticsSomeNot started
- 23Judiciary and fundamental rightsEarly stageNot started
- 24Justice, freedom and securitySomeNot started
- 32Financial controlSomeNot started
2Internal Market0 of 9 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 1Free movement of goodsSomeNot started
- 2Freedom of movement for workersEarly stageNot started
- 3Right of establishment and freedom to provide servicesModerateNot started
- 4Free movement of capitalModerateNot started
- 6Company lawSomeNot started
- 7Intellectual property lawSomeNot started
- 8Competition policyEarly stageNot started
- 9Financial servicesSomeNot started
- 28Consumer and health protectionSomeNot started
3Competitiveness & Inclusive Growth0 of 8 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 10Digital transformation and mediaSomeNot started
- 16TaxationSomeNot started
- 17Economic and monetary policyModerateNot started
- 19Social policy and employmentSomeNot started
- 20Enterprise and industrial policyModerateNot started
- 25Science and researchModerateNot started
- 26Education and cultureModerateNot started
- 29Customs unionModerateNot started
4Green Agenda & Sustainable Connectivity0 of 4 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 14Transport policySomeNot started
- 15EnergySomeNot started
- 21Trans-European networksSomeNot started
- 27Environment and climate changeEarly stageNot started
5Resources, Agriculture & Cohesion0 of 5 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 11Agriculture and rural developmentEarly stageNot started
- 12Food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policySomeNot started
- 13FisheriesSomeNot started
- 22Regional policy and coordination of structural instrumentsEarly stageNot started
- 33Financial and budgetary provisionsEarly stageNot started
6External Relations0 of 2 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 30External relationsModerateNot started
- 31Foreign, security and defence policySomeNot started
Outside the clusters (handled last)
- 34InstitutionsNot started
- 35Other issuesNot started
Who supports, who blocks
The political state of play around this accession — where member states and EU institutions stand, each attributed. "Resolved" marks a block that has since been lifted.
- Blocking
EU (Council) — The EU effectively halted Georgia’s accession after the 2024 "foreign agents" law and disputed elections; the Commission’s 2025 communication calls it "a candidate country in name only."
- Blocking
Government of Georgia — In November 2024 the Georgian government itself said it would not pursue accession talks until 2028.