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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 15 Jun 2026

1FundamentalsOpens first, closes lastNot started
Not yet openedPrimary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  • 5Public procurement
    Not started
  • 18Statistics
    Not started
  • 23Judiciary and fundamental rights
    Not started
  • 24Justice, freedom and security
    Not started
  • 32Financial control
    Not started
2Internal MarketNot started
Not yet openedPrimary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  • 1Free movement of goods
    Not started
  • 2Freedom of movement for workers
    Not started
  • 3Right of establishment and freedom to provide services
    Not started
  • 4Free movement of capital
    Not started
  • 6Company law
    Not started
  • 7Intellectual property law
    Not started
  • 8Competition policy
    Not started
  • 9Financial services
    Not started
  • 28Consumer and health protection
    Not started
3Competitiveness & Inclusive GrowthNot started
Not yet openedPrimary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  • 10Digital transformation and media
    Not started
  • 16Taxation
    Not started
  • 17Economic and monetary policy
    Not started
  • 19Social policy and employment
    Not started
  • 20Enterprise and industrial policy
    Not started
  • 25Science and research
    Not started
  • 26Education and culture
    Not started
  • 29Customs union
    Not started
4Green Agenda & Sustainable ConnectivityNot started
Not yet openedPrimary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  • 14Transport policy
    Not started
  • 15Energy
    Not started
  • 21Trans-European networks
    Not started
  • 27Environment and climate change
    Not started
5Resources, Agriculture & CohesionNot started
Not yet openedPrimary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  • 11Agriculture and rural development
    Not started
  • 12Food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy
    Not started
  • 13Fisheries
    Not started
  • 22Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments
    Not started
  • 33Financial and budgetary provisions
    Not started
6External RelationsNot started
Not yet openedPrimary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  • 30External relations
    Not started
  • 31Foreign, security and defence policy
    Not 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.