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 7 Aug 2026
Chapter readiness (EC's latest report):Early stageSomeModerateGoodWell advanced
1FundamentalsOpens first, closes last0 of 5 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 5Public procurementModerateNot started
- 18StatisticsModerateIn negotiation
- 23Judiciary and fundamental rightsEarly stageNot started
- 24Justice, freedom and securityModerateNot started
- 32Financial controlGoodIn negotiation
2Internal Market0 of 9 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 1Free movement of goodsGoodNot started
- 2Freedom of movement for workersEarly stageNot started
- 3Right of establishment and freedom to provide servicesEarly stageNot started
- 4Free movement of capitalModerateIn negotiation
- 6Company lawWell advancedIn negotiation
- 7Intellectual property lawGoodIn negotiation
- 8Competition policySomeNot started
- 9Financial servicesGoodNot started
- 28Consumer and health protectionGoodIn negotiation
3Competitiveness & Inclusive Growth1 of 8 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 10Digital transformation and mediaSomeIn negotiation
- 16TaxationModerateIn negotiation
- 17Economic and monetary policySomeIn negotiation
- 19Social policy and employmentSomeNot started
- 20Enterprise and industrial policyModerateIn negotiation
- 25Science and researchWell advancedProvisionally closed
- 26Education and cultureModerateNot started
- 29Customs unionGoodNot started
4Green Agenda & Sustainable Connectivity0 of 4 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 14Transport policyModerateNot started
- 15EnergyModerateNot started
- 21Trans-European networksWell advancedIn negotiation
- 27Environment and climate changeSomeIn negotiation
5Resources, Agriculture & Cohesion0 of 5 chapters provisionally closedNot started
- 11Agriculture and rural developmentSomeNot started
- 12Food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policySomeIn negotiation
- 13FisheriesModerateNot started
- 22Regional policy and coordination of structural instrumentsModerateIn negotiation
- 33Financial and budgetary provisionsSomeIn negotiation
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 General Affairs Council concluded in June 2018 that talks had "effectively come to a standstill" over rule-of-law and democratic backsliding; no chapter has opened or closed since.
- Blocking
Cyprus — Türkiye does not recognise the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member; the unresolved Cyprus problem freezes several chapters.